For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 627 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Side are Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program and Henry Whittemore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Waltham, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5402
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5402
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Parmenter Road
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5785
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5785
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham, MA include Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program and Henry Whittemore Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham?
the neighborhood of South Side, Waltham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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