For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,971 students in Westwood, MA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Westwood, MA are Martha Jones, William E Sheehan and Downey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westwood, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Martha Jones
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Martha Jones Rd
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William E Sheehan
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Downey
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
E W Thurston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: n/an/a
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Westwood, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Westwood, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westwood, MA include Martha Jones, William E Sheehan and Downey. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westwood?
5 public elementary schools are located in Westwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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