Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02461

Summary:

The 02461 zip code in Massachusetts is home to a single standout elementary school, Countryside Elementary School. This school consistently ranks among the top 11% of elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years. With a diverse student population and exceptional academic performance, Countryside Elementary is a shining example of educational excellence in the area.

Countryside Elementary boasts impressive metrics, including a student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1 and per-student spending of $22,577, well above the state average. The school's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all significantly exceed the state averages, with 60.66%, 69.73%, and 66.67% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively. This consistent academic achievement has earned Countryside Elementary a top-tier ranking among Massachusetts elementary schools.

While the data does not provide information on free/reduced lunch rates, the school's strong performance and resource investment suggest that it is providing a high-quality education for its diverse student population. Newton is fortunate to have such an exceptional educational institution within its district, serving as a model for other schools in the area and the state.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Countryside	Public	K-5	191 Dedham Street	Newton Highlands	02461	Middlesex County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(617) 559-9450	360	34	10.5		179 (49.7%)	22 (6.1%)	30 (8.3%)	94 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.7%)	87.2	104^th of 916 public elementary schools	88.6%		81.3	172^nd of 928 public elementary schools	81.5%	68	59.4	60.0	62.7	60.7	77.3	65.0	66.1	69.7	66.7	66.7	$22,577	$1,385	$21,192

Cities Near Zip Code 02461

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newton Highlands	0.31 mi	1	34^th
Newton	0.9 mi	5	36^th
Newton Centre	1 mi	6	14^th
Waban	1.14 mi	2	28^th
Needham	1.75 mi	8	23^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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