For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 683 students in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Newton Corner are Bigelow Middle School and Underwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bigelow Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Vernon St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Underwood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Vernon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA include Bigelow Middle School and Underwood.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton?
the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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