For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 933 students in 02494, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02494, MA are Sunita L. Williams Elementary School and John Eliot. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02494 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02494, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02494, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
585 Central Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0461
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0461
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
John Eliot
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02494, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02494, MA include Sunita L. Williams Elementary School and John Eliot.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02494?
2 public elementary schools are located in 02494.
What is the racial composition of students in 02494?
02494 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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