For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 491 students in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public school in North Waltham is Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham, MA include Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham?
the neighborhood of North Waltham, Waltham public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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