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Newton Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one of the strongest and largest school districts in Massachusetts. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
District Overview
| District | Newton Public Schools |
| Schools | 21 (15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) |
| High schools | Newton North and Newton South |
| Per-pupil spending (FY2024) | $26,567 |
Student Population
Newton’s students come from across a diverse and well-resourced city. About one in thirteen is an English learner, and the district reports strong outcomes on state measures. For the precise, current breakdown by race, income, and program, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | about 7.9 percent |
| Graduation rate (recent cohort) | 95.4 percent |
Academic Performance & Context
MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data for Newton Public Schools are published and updated every year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Newton Public Schools Student Profile (code 02070000). Accessed 2026.