Total enrollment
5,493
-173 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Needham
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Needham, Massachusetts runs 8 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 5,493 students across 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Needham
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 78%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
12%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow | Elementary | KG-05 | 502 |
| High Rock School | Middle | 06-06 | 441 |
| John Eliot | Elementary | KG-05 | 397 |
| Needham High | High | 09-12 | 1,633 |
| Newman Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 696 |
| Pollard Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 867 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 533 |
| William Mitchell | Elementary | KG-05 | 424 |
About Needham
Needham, Massachusetts is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 5,493 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
On the school-mix side, the city consists of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Needham average about 687 students each, 37% meaningfully above the Massachusetts norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,493 students, contracted 3% from the 5,666 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 78% to 71%.
On this page, the community for Needham discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.