Newman Elementary School

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Newman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA

Needham Public Schools

665 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Peterson

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
74%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

74%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 56	Full Time Teachers 56
Teachers in First or Second Year 1.9%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

223:1

Student Diversity

Male 52%	Female 48%
White 71.6%	Asian 11.4%
Hispanic 8.2%	Two or more races 5.8%
Black 2.9%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/21/2026

Newman has the potential to be a great school, but unfortunately the leadership of the school holds it back. During my children’s’ time at the school, there have been 4 different vice principals. The principal has a reputation among staff and some parents as being difficult to work with and this can...

5.0 other

7/23/2019

our family had a great personal experience with this school

5.0 parent

4/23/2018

Both of my boys had great experiences at Newman. I find it sad that a few complainers would lower the ranking of such a great school

5.0 other

2/24/2017

I've had three children attend Newman, my oldest started at the preschool. It's a wonderful caring environment full of experienced teachers who love their jobs.

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A+

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Massachusetts Norfolk County Needham 02492

Newman Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Needham, MA, in the Needham neighborhood, and is served by the Needham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 665 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Newman Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,723,711. Discover additional schools in the area, like Needham High School, Wellesley Sr High School, Dana Hall School, and more. Learn more about what Needham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newman Elementary School.

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