Sunita L. Williams Elementary School

Hillside Elementary School sign in Needham has a drop off zone in front.

The Hillside Elementary School entrance in Needham has a flag in front of the building.

Here is a Hillside Elementary School overview in Needham.

Hillside Elementary School playground has a field across from it in Needham.

Hillside Elementary School athletic fields in Needham.

Hillside Elementary School tennis courts in Needham.

Hillside Elementary School parking lot in Needham.

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

585 Central Ave, Needham, MA

Needham Public Schools

531 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Michael Kascak

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
63%

Reading Proficiency
61%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

61%

Math Proficiency

63%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.1%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

271:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

White

70.1%

Asian

12.3%

Two or more races

8.1%

Hispanic

5.8%

Black

3.5%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/25/2026

This is such a special school, full of very caring teachers and administrators. We love the community and so special that the students get to meet and learn from Sunita Williams herself! Such a special place and beautiful campus and facilities.

3.0 parent

7/26/2024

This used to be a great school under the old principal who retired. Under the new principal, she cares nothing about knowledge teaching. The test score, ranking, greatschool score all drop dramatically in a short two years. This is a newly built school, great facilities, sadly they spent too much ti...

4.0 parent

10/8/2021

My daughter used to go to this school. The school itself now is in a different location with a different name but the staff stayed the same. The teachers were nice to both the students and parents/guardians. My daughter got bullied a slight bit (Not physically, she told me some kids were calling her...

5.0 parent

4/26/2020

Hillside and Sunita Williams are outstanding schools.

See More GreatSchools Reviews

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

Laura Schindler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

(857) 465-4926

25 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,170,000 Price

Laura Schindler
Barrie Wheeler

Hammond Residential Real Estate

(339) 210-1083

88 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$680,000 Price

Barrie Wheeler
Amy Weed

Compass

(339) 444-0416

25 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$860,000 Price

Amy Weed
Pat Baker

Realty Executives Boston West

(774) 469-2507

20 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$466K - $1.1M Price Range

Pat Baker
Maggie Coppens

Responds Quickly

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

(781) 556-6587

88 Total Sales

3 in Attendance Zone

$850K - $985K Price Range

Maggie Coppens
Adam Aroesty

Hammond Residential Real Estate

(339) 204-9784

31 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,800,000 Price

Adam Aroesty

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Explore this Area

Needham

Explore Needham

List Price Range

$572K - $5.1M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,638,080

Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

22%

Average Household Income

$200,387

% of College Grads

81.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,859 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$3,269,900

6 Beds
7.5 Baths
7,340 Sq Ft

52 Hancock Rd

Pre-construction offering by Edge Builders, this striking new residence delivers over 7,300± sq ft of meticulously designed living space. The main level is designed for daily living and entertaining, featuring a first-floor en-suite office/bedroom. The custom chef’s kitchen features a premium Therma...

Acone & Company Team Darwin Associates

$549,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,032 Sq Ft

100 Rosemary Way
Unit 206
New 18 days ago

Second floor condo at Rosemary Ridge! This thoughtfully laid out home features a galley kitchen with a pass-through window and a spacious central living room flanked by two large bedrooms and two full baths. Primary suite includes a walk-in closet as well as a bathroom with double vanity and a parti...

Joseph Itkis Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

$1,350,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,552 Sq Ft

19 Oakland Ave
Unit 19

Impressive renovation of newly constructed interior offers a luxurious residence @ The Highlands. The design showcases amazing aesthetics and incorporates top tier materials throughout. The culinary space is indicative of the sophisticated design featuring elegant shaker cabinets, quartz counters & ...

Pamela Condon Louise Condon Realty

$1,350,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,552 Sq Ft

19 Oakland Ave
New 5 days ago

Pamela Condon Louise Condon Realty

$4,099,000

12 Beds
14 Baths
9,906 Sq Ft

447 Hillside Ave

Great investment with this oversized duplex with almost 10,000 sq ft of luxury living space. New construction in one of the most convenient locations in Needham. Walk to everything in minutes. Luxurios large townhomes with the feel of a single family, each boasts all 6 en-suite bedrooms and a powder...

Gregory Keshishyan Luxury Realty Partners

$2,099,000

6 Beds
6.5 Baths
4,953 Sq Ft

447 Hillside Ave

Almost 5,000 sq ft of luxury living for just over $2m. New construction in one of the most convenient locations in Needham. Walk to everything in minutes. Luxurios large townhome with the feel of a single family boasts all 6 en-suite bedrooms and a powder room. First floor 10-ft ceilings, custom kit...

Gregory Keshishyan Luxury Realty Partners

$899,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft

170 West St
Unit 170
New 20 days ago

Fantastic move-in ready home in the heart of Needham Heights! Enjoy this fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo that lives like a single-family home. Beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, and modern amenities define this serene space. You will appreciate the large eat-in kitchen w/ granite counter...

Judith Brady Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

$1,795,000

3 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,013 Sq Ft

20 Crescent Rd
Unit 20
New 12 days ago

Discover this stunning new construction townhome perfectly positioned in the heart of Needham Heights, just minutes from area shops, dining, and the commuter rail. Thoughtfully designed with today’s lifestyle in mind, this home offers stylish finishes, versatile living space, and everyday convenienc...

Adriano Varano Keller Williams Realty

$899,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft

170 West St
New 20 days ago

Judith Brady Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

$2,300,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,218 Sq Ft

56 Crescent Rd
New 27 days ago

Exceptional 2022 custom-built townhome offering ~4,200 SF of well-executed living space in a prime Needham Heights location. A rare offering distinguished by its level of finish, thoughtful layout, and overall quality.The main living level features an open, light-filled design with seamless flow, a ...

Carter Peckinpaugh Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

$1,775,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,520 Sq Ft

81 Parish Rd

This Colonial style home is bright, clean, and ready to move right in. Freshly painted throughout with newly finished hardwood floors, this home offers the next owner a flexible floorplan with a spacious kitchen, a cozy sitting room with built-ins and french doors, and additional space for a formal ...

Deborah Anastas Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

$550,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,032 Sq Ft

100 Rosemary Way
Unit 231
New 18 days ago

OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12:00 - 1:00. Explore this move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence at the highly sought-after Rosemary Ridge. This sun-drenched, single-level home showcases a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet & en-suite bath, a second full bath, in-unit laundry, & an open-co...

Preston Hall Keller Williams Realty

See All Homes

Homes for Rent

$2,400 per month

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
669 Sq Ft

100 Rosemary Way
Unit 210
Needham, MA

Elevate your lifestyle in this beautifully updated one bedroom residence at the prestigious Rosemary Ridge. This sophisticated rental stands out with a fully updated kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and a primary suite with ensuite full bath. A guest half-bath and in-unit laundry add to the seamle...

Barbara Wales

Engel & Volkers Newton

(339) 218-3559

$1,250 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft

19 Union St
Unit 19
Needham, MA

Looking to fill an unfurnished bedroom in this updated 2 beds 1 bath for rent. Located on the 1st floor. Features eat-in kitchen, gas stove, fridge, dishwasher. Good size bedrooms, Spacious living room. Hardwood floors thru-out. All season front porch. Washer and Dryer in the basement, and storage s...

Judy Joa Centre Realty Group

$5,200 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft

138 Forest St
Needham, MA

Single family rental available June 1 st. This well maintained split level home has an eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring, Central Air Conditioning, lower level family room, and sliders to deck which overlooks conservation area. The finished lower level space has a full bath and could be used as a fo...

Pamela Condon Louise Condon Realty

$2,450 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
475 Sq Ft

210 Hillside Ave
Unit 15
Needham Heights, MA

BEAUTIFUL renovated sunny one bedroom condo in a well maintained building. New laminate wood floors throughout entire condo. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertop and soft close kitchen cabinets. Spacious bedroom and living room with lots of natural light. Recessed lighting in living room, ...

Sheryl Lezberg Captivating Realty

$5,200 per month

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft

809 Central Ave
Needham, MA

Spacious multi-level style home offers 4 levels of living space. There are 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths and additional room for guests. This 10 room home provides space for multiple home offices .Many special features include central air conditioning, gas heat, updated systems, deck, fenced yard & 2 ca...

Pamela Condon Louise Condon Realty

See Homes For Rent

Needham High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Wellesley Sr High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

KaiPod Learning

4th to 12th
Private

Needham Dog Dark

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails

Claxton Field

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Charles River Park

River
Hiking

Perry Park

Baseball/Softball
Playground

DeFazio Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Playground

Needham Memorial Park

Baseball/Softball
Concessions
Parking Lot

Mills Field

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Hemlock Gorge

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot

Greene's Field

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Newton Highlands

Village with walkable downtown area and beautiful architecture

Wellesley Farms

Elevated living at Wellesley Farms, an affluent suburb 15 miles outside of Boston.

Search Nearby Neighborhoods

Massachusetts Norfolk County Needham 02494

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 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 531 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Sunita L. Williams Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,638,080. Discover additional schools in the area, like Needham High School, Wellesley Sr High School, KaiPod Learning, and more. Learn more about what Needham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunita L. Williams Elementary School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Laura Schindler

Nearby Homes