For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 984 students in 02458, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02458, MA are Bigelow Middle School, Underwood and Lincoln-eliot. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02458 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02458, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02458, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigelow Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Vernon St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Underwood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Vernon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-eliot
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Pearl Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9540
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9540
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02458, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02458, MA include Bigelow Middle School, Underwood and Lincoln-eliot.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02458?
3 public elementary schools are located in 02458.
What is the racial composition of students in 02458?
02458 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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