For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,650 students in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Oak Hill are Newton South High School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Oak Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton South High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #22.
Charles E Brown Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Meadowbrook Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6900
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 Wheeler Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9200
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Spaulding
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Brookline Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9600
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9600
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA include Newton South High School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Oak Hill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center?
the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center 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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