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Best Schools in Newtonville, Massachusetts

4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.8/10
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Choosing a school in Newtonville?

Use this page to compare every school in Newtonville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

F a Day Middle

8.9/10

Middle · Newton. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Newton North High

8.8/10

High · Newton. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Horace Mann

7.2/10

Elementary · Newton. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Newtonville for 2026 are F a Day Middle (8.9/10), Newton North High (8.8/10), and Horace Mann (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

7.8

out of 10

Median Home

$1,124,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Newtonville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 F a Day Middle 8.9 / 10
2 Newton North High 8.8 / 10
3 Horace Mann 7.2 / 10
4 Cabot 6.4 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.8/10

75% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$154,329

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$1,124,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
78%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
27 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
59%

Of occupied housing units

How Newtonville compares

Massachusetts rank

#21 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$154k

136% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Newtonville, Massachusetts

Newtonville, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.8 out of 10, schools in Newtonville perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Newtonville is F a Day Middle with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Newtonville is served by 1 school district: Newton. These districts collectively serve 11,752 students.

Newtonville's community shows 78% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $154,329. The poverty rate in the area is 3.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 02460 (4)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 360 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.2
2 428 students · Kindergarten–5th 6.4

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 868 students · 6th–8th 8.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 2,118 students · 9th–12th 8.8

Schools in Newtonville

Newtonville, Massachusetts · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$154,329

Median Home Value

$1,124,300

Median Rent

$2,606/mo

Population

10,033

College Educated

78%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Community Profile

Newtonville has a median household income of $154,329. It is a well-educated community where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,124,300, with a median rent of $2,606/month. The local poverty rate of 3.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Newtonville, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

Newtonville has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Newtonville is 7.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Newtonville on MySchoolScout is F a Day Middle with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Newtonville on MySchoolScout is Horace Mann with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Newtonville on MySchoolScout is F a Day Middle with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best high school in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Newtonville on MySchoolScout is Newton North High with a composite score of 8.8/10.

How many school districts serve Newtonville, Massachusetts?

Newtonville is served by 1 school district: Newton.

What is the education level in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 78% of adults in Newtonville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Newtonville is approximately $154,329 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Newtonville is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Newtonville, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.