For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,986 students in Needham, MA (there are , serving 1,056 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Needham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Needham, MA are Pollard Middle School, High Rock School and Broadmeadow. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Needham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Needham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pollard Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Gr: 7-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
High Rock School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Gr: 6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Broadmeadow
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
William Mitchell
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Brookline Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Needham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Needham, MA include Pollard Middle School, High Rock School and Broadmeadow.
How many public schools are located in Needham?
5 public schools are located in Needham.
What percentage of students in Needham go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Needham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Needham?
Needham public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Needham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Needham include: Newman Elementary School vs. William Mitchell, Broadmeadow vs. William Mitchell, William Mitchell vs. Newman Elementary School
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