Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

125 Derby St, West Newton, MA

West Newton Neighborhood

Newton Public Schools

320 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Joel Jocelyn

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
54%

Reading Proficiency
57%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

54%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

948:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.5%	Male 48.5%
White 58.2%	Asian 14.7%
Hispanic 13.4%	Two or more races 10.4%
Black 3.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/26/2023

Great school with good community and teachers who want to teach.

5.0 parent

12/4/2017

Franklin Elementary is an excellent school. There is an engaged school community and wonderful new leadership since 2016. The student's "high five" the principal on the way into and out of school and they enjoy learning. The teachers are uniformly excellent and staff morale seems great. Scores are e...

3.0 parent

7/4/2014

Overall teaching is quite good, as is parent involvement. As for the principal, well, two out of three ain't bad.

5.0 parent

6/19/2014

The school is excellent - great teachers, lots of teacher aids in the classrooms, good parent participation. The physical school could use some work.

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List Price Range

$721K - $6.9M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,777,518

Median Lot Size

8,712 Sq Ft

% Renters

28%

Average Household Income

$193,241

% of College Grads

78.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,611 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

12.0%

Homes for Sale

$1,199,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,725 Sq Ft

54 Rangeley Rd
Unit 54

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Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

(855) 683-9183

$1,299,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft

52 Rangeley Rd
Unit 54
New 24 days ago

New construction condo 3b3b in desirable West Newton Village! Professionally designed with modern finishes and energy-efficient systems throughout, this sun-filled home offers an open-concept layout with spacious living and dining areas. The kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and...

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Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

(617) 764-9398

$2,499,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,815 Sq Ft

52-54 Rangeley Rd

New construction two-unit home boasting 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms plus a loft office space in highly desirable location West Newton Village! Each unit has been thoughtfully designed with open-concept layout with spacious living and dining areas. The kitchen features premium appliances, custom cabinetr...

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Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

(857) 567-7604

$1,299,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,637 Sq Ft

59 River St

Price reduced!!! Motivated seller. Send your Contractors & investors! . Conveniently located less than half a mile from West Newton Center, the Commuter Rail to Boston, and easy access to I-90. The first-floor unit features a living room, dining room, two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, and one bathroo...

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$1,090,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

47 Cherry St

Welcome to 47 Cherry Street. Updated & move in ready, this 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 bath brick exterior home with a 1 Car Garage is located in West Newton. First floor features a living room with fireplace, den, dining room, kitchen, full bath and a 1st floor bedroom. The partially finished lower level with ...

Paul Rocha Wheel House Real Estate

$1,150,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,156 Sq Ft

100 Westland Ave

Come view this well maintained ranch in desirable West Newton. The home has a spacious layout with lots of natural light, hardwood floors throughout and updated kitchen with granite countertops. The large living room has a bow window, brick fireplace and recessed lighting. The current owners have ad...

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$2,469,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,552 Sq Ft

19 Manhattan Terrace
New 9 days ago

Experience modern luxury in this comprehensively rebuilt (2023), move-in ready West Newton residence defined by timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Perfectly situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street, this home offers a rare combination of tranquil suburban living and urban conve...

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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
956 Sq Ft

43 Taft Ave
New 16 days ago

A charming and tastefully renovated 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath home located in the coveted West Newton neighborhood. This move-in-ready residence offers a comfortable and sun-kissed south facing living space easily entertaining both family and friend with a newly updated kitchen set with stone countertops...

Sam Tse Denkar Realty Group

$2,999,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,554 Sq Ft

462 Waltham St

Exceptional new construction in the heart of West Newton Village. Offering over 6,000 sq ft of refined, light-filled living. Designed for modern living and entertaining, this 6-bedroom residence features expansive open sightlines, & seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a private, landscaped yard. The che...

Joe Denucci DeNucci Realty Group, Inc.

$2,880,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,793 Sq Ft

12 Sylvester Rd

Beautifully crafted new construction Colonial home in West Newton, with every detail thoughtfully considered throughout. This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers an ideal layout for today’s living. The main level features a welcoming foyer, private office or optional bedroom with full bath, and a dining...

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$999,900

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,299 Sq Ft

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Unit 24

A fantastic opportunity to enter the highly desirable Newton market at an attractive price point. Located in the village of West Newton, this 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home offers approximately 1,700 square feet of comfortable living space and exceptional value for buyers looking to invest in both home...

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$1,225,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,949 Sq Ft

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Unit 4

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Homes for Rent

$4,195 per month

Condo for Rent
4 Beds
3 Baths

346 Cherry St
Unit 2
Newton, MA

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$3,600 per month

Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,010 Sq Ft

274 Derby St
Newton, MA

**Charming 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath Apartment in Prime Location** Utilities included in rent (Heat, Hot Water, Electric, Water/Sewer). This spacious and well-appointed 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is ideally located for convenience and comfort. With a large living room and separate dining room, you'll have ...

$2,500 - $3,500 per month

Condo for Rent
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
9,999 Sq Ft

255 Derby St
Newton, MA

Three spacious bedroomsTwo floors of living spaceTwo full bathrooms Stunning dine-in kitchen with granite breakfast barLovely hardwood cabinetsStainless steel appliances Dishwasher PantryHardwood flooring throughout Plenty of natural sunlightRecess lighting

$4,195 per month

Condo for Rent
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

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Unit 2
Newton, MA

$3,300 per month

Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

312 Cherry St
Newton, MA

Undergrads Welcome!For Rent: 2 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment – 312 Cherry Street, Newton – Available April 1, 2026Spacious and well-lit two-bedroom, one-bath apartment located at 312 Cherry Street in Newton. This bright and comfortable unit features generously sized bedrooms with plenty of natural ...

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Condo for Rent
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
9,999 Sq Ft

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Newton, MA

$3,350 per month

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

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This recently renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern updates and everyday convenience. The thoughtfully designed layout features in-unit laundry, an updated kitchen and bath, and comfortable living spaces filled with natural light. Enjoy the rare bonus of two off-street ...

$2,300 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft

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Unit 1
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$2,300 per month

Condo for Rent
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1 Bath
9,999 Sq Ft

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$3,600 per month

Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,075 Sq Ft

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Newton, MA

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$4,195 per month

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4 Beds
3 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

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Unit 4
Newton, MA

This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment is available for rent at $4,195, starting September 1st, 2026. The unit features a washer and dryer in the apartment, and heat is provided by gas. Water is included in the rent. Located on the second level of a multi family building, this beautifully renovated sp...

$2,350 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
984 Sq Ft

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Unit 2
Newton, MA

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Newton North High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Watertown High School

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Waltham Sr High School

9th to 12th
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The Reverend Louis E. Ford Playground

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Massachusetts Middlesex County 02465 West Newton

Franklin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in West Newton, MA and is served by the Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Franklin 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 $1,777,518. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newton North High School, Watertown High School, Waltham Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what West Newton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin Elementary School.

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