For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,600 students in 02494, MA (there are , serving 41 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 02494, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02494, MA are Needham High School, Sunita L. Williams Elementary School and John Eliot. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02494 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02494, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02494, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Needham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
609 Webster Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #22.
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
585 Central Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0461
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0461
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
John Eliot
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Wellesley Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0452
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0452
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02494, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02494, MA include Needham High School, Sunita L. Williams Elementary School and John Eliot.
How many public schools are located in 02494?
3 public schools are located in 02494.
What percentage of students in 02494 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 02494 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02494?
02494 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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