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22 schools in Newton

Massachusetts · 11,632 students · 7 cities

Newton reports 22 public K-12 schools to NCES, with combined enrollment of roughly 11,632 Massachusetts students (16 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Newton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,632
-1,296 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 63%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
22%
was 18%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Newton North HighNewtonvilleHigh09-122,096
Newton South HighNewton CentreHigh09-121,898
F A Day MiddleNewtonvilleMiddle06-08860
Charles E Brown MiddleNewton CentreMiddle06-08713
Oak Hill MiddleNewtonMiddle06-08649
Bigelow MiddleNewtonMiddle06-08434
CabotNewtonvilleElementaryKG-05414
ZervasWabanElementaryKG-05399
A E AngierWabanElementaryKG-05383
CountrysideNewton HighlandsElementaryKG-05369
Horace MannNewtonvilleElementaryKG-05351
C C BurrAuburndaleElementaryKG-05350
Memorial SpauldingNewton CentreElementaryKG-05342
Lincoln-EliotNewtonElementaryKG-05336
BowenNewton CentreElementaryKG-05325
Mason-RiceNewton CentreElementaryKG-05321
FranklinWest NewtonElementaryKG-05320
UnderwoodNewtonElementaryKG-05253
PeirceWest NewtonElementaryKG-05249
WilliamsAuburndaleElementaryKG-05211
John WardNewton CentreElementaryKG-05186
Newton Early Childhood ProgramNewtonElementaryPK-PK173

About Newton

Across 22 schools, Newton serves about 11,632 students in Massachusetts. By footprint it is an average-sized district.

For a sense of the school types, Newton is made up of 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,632 students, shrank 10% from the 12,928 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 63% to 53% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Newton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Newton?
Newton operates 22 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 11,632 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Newton?
Newton includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Newton?
Newton North High is the largest public school in Newton by enrollment, with approximately 2,096 students.
What grade levels does Newton serve?
Newton schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 22 campuses.
What cities does Newton serve?
Newton operates schools in Newtonville, Newton Centre, Newton, Waban, Newton Highlands, Auburndale, and 1 other communities across Massachusetts.