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2 schools in West Newton

Massachusetts · Public K-12

West Newton sits inside Massachusetts with 2 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 569, and a mix of 2 elementary.

7-year change in West Newton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
569
-141 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 66%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
16%
was 16%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
FranklinElementaryKG-05320
PeirceElementaryKG-05249

About West Newton

West Newton, Massachusetts is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 569 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.

Average school size in West Newton is around 285 students, 43% below the Massachusetts average of about 501.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in West Newton has contracted 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 710 students to 569. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 66% to 58% over the same window.

On this page, the community for West Newton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in West Newton, Massachusetts?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in West Newton, with a combined enrollment of about 569.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Newton?
West Newton has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Newton?
Franklin is the largest public school in West Newton by enrollment, with approximately 320 students.
What school districts serve West Newton?
West Newton public schools are operated by Newton.
What grade levels do public schools in West Newton cover?
Public schools in West Newton serve students from kindergarten through grade 5.