For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,424 students in 02478, MA (there are , serving 953 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 02478, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02478, MA are Belmont High School, Mary Lee Burbank and Winn Brook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02478 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02478, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02478, MA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mary Lee Burbank
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Winn Brook
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Gr: K-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Gr: 5-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Daniel Butler
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Roger E Wellington
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Orchard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-2000
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-2000
Gr: 7-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02478, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02478, MA include Belmont High School, Mary Lee Burbank and Winn Brook.
How many public schools are located in 02478?
7 public schools are located in 02478.
What percentage of students in 02478 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 02478 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02478?
02478 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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