For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 551 students in Watertown, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Watertown, MA is Watertown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watertown, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Watertown, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Watertown, MA include Watertown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watertown?
1 public middle schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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