For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,555 students in 02494, MA (there are , serving 41 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 02494, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02494, MA are Needham High School, John Eliot and Sunita L. Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02494 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02494, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02494, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Needham High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
609 Webster Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
John Eliot
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Wellesley Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0452
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0452
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
585 Central Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0461
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0461
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02494, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02494, MA include Needham High School, John Eliot and Sunita L. Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02494?
3 public schools are located in 02494.
What percentage of students in 02494 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 02494 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02494?
02494 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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