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Best Elementary Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts

Compare 7 elementary schools in Waltham. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

7
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
5,777
Total Students
Across Waltham
9.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
7 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score35%
ELA Assessment Score34%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • ✓Largest student enrollment is 527 students at Northeast Elementary School.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Elementary Schools in Waltham

Waltham, Massachusetts offers 7 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA 02451
5.5
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
55%

James Fitzgerald Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
138 Beal Road, Waltham, MA 02453
4.7
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%

William F. Stanley Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
250 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
3.7
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
20 Farnsworth Street, Waltham, MA 02451
3.5
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%

Northeast Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
70 Putney Lane, Waltham, MA 02452
3
Rating
Students
527
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%

Dual Language School

publicelementaryK-5
617 Lexington St, Waltham, MA 02452
2.5
Rating
Students
222
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%

Henry Whittemore Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
30 Parmenter Road, Waltham, MA 02453
1.7
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Waltham, Massachusetts?

There are several elementary schools in Waltham, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Waltham?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Waltham include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Waltham?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Waltham is 9.8:1.