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Countryside

191 Dedham Street
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Countryside ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Countryside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Countryside's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026

School Rankings

Countryside ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#170 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
42%
65-69%
44%
60-64%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
50%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Countryside's ranking?
Countryside is ranked #170 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Countryside often compared to?
Countrysideis often viewed alongside schools like Bowen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Countryside?
360 students attend Countryside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Countryside students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Countryside?
Countryside has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Countryside offer ?
Countryside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Countryside part of?
Countryside is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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