For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,959 students in Newtonville, MA (there are , serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Newtonville, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Newtonville, MA are Newton North High School, F A Day Middle School and Cabot. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newtonville, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Newtonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
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 Newtonville, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton North High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
457 Walnut Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6200
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,118 students
Rank: #22.
F A Day Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Minot Place
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9100
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9100
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #33.
Cabot
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
229 Cabot Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9400
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9400
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Horace Mann
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Nevada Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9510
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-9510
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
687 Watertown Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6050
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6050
Grades: PK
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newtonville, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Newtonville, MA include Newton North High School, F A Day Middle School and Cabot.
How many public schools are located in Newtonville?
5 public schools are located in Newtonville.
What percentage of students in Newtonville go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Newtonville are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newtonville?
Newtonville 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).
Which public schools in Newtonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newtonville include: Horace Mann vs. Cabot, Cabot vs. Horace Mann
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