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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02492

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At a glance

Schools

2,930

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedPollard Middle15^th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools

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Biggest riser

Newman Elementary up 66 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Pollard Middle 10.9 students per teacher

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Summary:

The 02492 zip code area of Needham, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through middle school. The schools in this area consistently rank among the top in the state, with Pollard Middle School and Newman Elementary School standing out as exceptional institutions.

Pollard Middle School is a standout, ranked 15th out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and maintaining a top 25 ranking for the past 3 years. It boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive MCAS test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Similarly, Newman Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School are ranked 31st and 48th, respectively, out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools, and also maintain 5-star ratings and strong MCAS performance.

The schools in the 02492 zip code area consistently outperform state averages on MCAS tests, with relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, suggesting a strong commitment to educational resources and individualized attention. Overall, the Needham school district is ranked 14th out of 348 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating, making the schools in the 02492 zip code area an exceptional choice for families seeking a high-quality education.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Newman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1155 Central Avenue	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0416	696	56	12.3		496 (71.3%)	19 (2.7%)	59 (8.5%)	82 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.6%)	94.1	31^st of 906 public elementary schools	96.6%		88.3	97^th of 916 public elementary schools	89.4%	66	74.2	73.5	75.2				74.3	77.4	75.5	69.5				74.0	76.2		76.2		$24,956
Broadmeadow	Public	K-5	120 Broadmeadow Rd	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0448	502	36	14.0		351 (69.9%)	6 (1.2%)	29 (5.8%)	70 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.2%)	92.1	48^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.7%		92	52^nd of 916 public elementary schools	94.3%	4	67.8	67.1	77.3				70.7	70.1	65.9	80.7				72.2	77.3		77.3		$23,288
Pollard Middle	Public	7-8	200 Harris Avenue	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0480	867	79	10.9		625 (72.1%)	33 (3.8%)	55 (6.3%)	105 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	96	15^th of 484 public middle schools	96.9%		96.8	9^th of 493 public middle schools	98.2%	6					72.8	80.1	76.3					75.2	81.7	78.4		68.0	68.0	70.5	$24,168
William Mitchell	Public	K-5	187 Brookline Street	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0466	424	34	12.5		323 (76.2%)	14 (3.3%)	19 (4.5%)	42 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	92.1	47^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.8%		90.1	73^rd of 916 public elementary schools	92.0%	26	68.3	74.3	66.7				69.8	61.9	79.7	74.7				72.6	78.4		78.4		$23,045
High Rock School	Public	6	77 Ferndale Road	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0400	441	37	11.7		307 (69.6%)	15 (3.4%)	32 (7.3%)	52 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)								(n/a)				75.8			75.8				79.3			79.3					$24,211

Cities Near Zip Code 02492

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Needham	0.1 mi	8	14^th
Dover	2.25 mi	3	6^th
Wellesley	2.54 mi	9	7^th
Dedham	3.24 mi	7	187^th
Newton Highlands	3.31 mi	1	43^rd

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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.

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