Best Public Schools in Needham, MA


Summary:

The city of Needham, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district that serves students from elementary through high school. The district consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Needham schools consistently rank among the top institutions in the state, with multiple standout performers that excel academically.

Needham High is the district's lone high school, and it has ranked among the top 15-41 high schools in Massachusetts over the past three years, maintaining a 4-star rating. Its students demonstrate exceptional proficiency in ELA, Math, and Science, outperforming state averages. At the middle school level, Pollard Middle stands out, ranking 21st out of 501 Massachusetts middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. Pollard's students excel in ELA and Math, surpassing the Needham district and state averages.

Among the elementary schools, Broadmeadow is a clear standout, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently high rankings, placing 66th out of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. Broadmeadow's students demonstrate strong proficiency in ELA and Math, with 65-80% scoring proficient or better. Another top-performing elementary school is John Eliot, which, along with Broadmeadow, contributes to the Needham district's reputation for academic excellence.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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