For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 585 students in West Newton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Newton, MA are Peirce and Franklin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Newton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Newton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Newton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peirce
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Temple Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9630
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9630
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Franklin
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Derby Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9500
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9500
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Newton, MA?
How many public elementary schools are located in West Newton?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in West Newton?
West Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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