Schools in Newton
Newton Public Schools are genuinely, consistently top-ranked -- one of the clearest, most concrete reasons for Newton's severely high housing cost.
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Learn moreA genuinely top-10 Massachusetts district
Niche places Newton Public Schools among Massachusetts's top 10 school districts graded 'A' or better, serving approximately 11,632 students at a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.
Newton North High School ranks near the top statewide
Newton North High School ranks approximately #7 among Massachusetts public high schools on Niche's 2026 ranking -- a real, substantial draw for families specifically.
Confirm village-specific school assignment
Newton's 13 villages each feed different elementary and middle school zones -- confirm current, address-specific school assignment directly before committing to a specific village.
Key takeaways
- Newton Public Schools rank among Massachusetts's top 10 districts graded 'A' or better.
- Newton North High School ranks approximately #7 among Massachusetts public high schools.
- Confirm current, village-specific school assignment directly, since zones vary across Newton's 13 villages.
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