District Overview
Headquartered at 100 Walnut Street in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Newton Public Schools operates as an open, traditional public district serving a small city setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. The district maintains 22 operational schools, providing a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. As an independent public district operating outside of a supervisory union or charter system, Newton offers a fully integrated learning environment accessible to local families, supported by central administrative operations and an active web presence at www.newton.k12.ma.us.

The district serves a vibrant student population of 11,632 learners, comprising 5,730 female students, 5,847 male students, and a culturally diverse community that includes 6,149 White, 2,524 Asian, 1,285 Hispanic, 1,057 multiracial, and 542 Black students. To deliver comprehensive instruction and individualized learning support, Newton employs a substantial workforce totaling over 4,301 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This robust staffing model is anchored by approximately 2,216 FTE teachers, complemented by over 540 instructional aides and nearly 1,545 support personnel, ensuring students receive dedicated academic and operational backing across every grade level.
22
Total Schools
11,632
Total Students
2,216.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton
Demographic Student Count
White6,149
Hispanic1,285
Black542
Asian2,524
Two or More1,057
American Indian8
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    6,149 (53.1%)
  • Asian
    2,524 (21.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1,285 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    1,057 (9.1%)
  • Black
    542 (4.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newton
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary15
Middle4
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:22
Students:11,632*
Teachers (FTE):2,216.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in Newton
Found 22 Schools
211 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
399 Students
Elementary School K - 5th