For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 334 students in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public school in The Highlands is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham, MA include Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham?
the neighborhood of The Highlands, Waltham public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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