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9 schools in Westwood

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Across 9 public schools, Westwood (Massachusetts) serves approximately 2,842 K-12 students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Westwood

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,842
-280 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 81%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
14%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Deerfield SchoolCombinedM-M·
DowneyElementaryKG-05271
E W Thurston MiddleMiddle06-08664
Martha JonesElementaryKG-05275
Paul HanlonCombinedM-M·
Pine Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05473
Westwood HighHigh09-12837
Westwood Integrated PreschoolElementaryPK-PK44
William E SheehanElementaryKG-05278

About Westwood

Public education in Westwood, Massachusetts runs across 9 schools that teaches roughly 2,842 students. By footprint, Westwood sits in the mid-sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 316, below the state mean of about 501.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 9%: 3,122 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,842 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 81% to 71%.

On this page, the community for Westwood discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Westwood, Massachusetts?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Westwood, with a combined enrollment of about 2,842.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Westwood?
Westwood has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Westwood?
Westwood High is the largest public school in Westwood by enrollment, with approximately 837 students.
What school districts serve Westwood?
Westwood public schools are operated by Westwood.
What grade levels do public schools in Westwood cover?
Public schools in Westwood serve students from pre-K through grade 12.