For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 984 students in Newton, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, 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.
Newton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton 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 Public Elementary Schools in Newton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bigelow Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Vernon St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Underwood
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Vernon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-eliot
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Pearl Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9540
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9540
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, MA include Bigelow Middle School, Underwood and Lincoln-eliot.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton 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).
Which public elementary schools in Newton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Newton include: Underwood vs. Lincoln-eliot
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