Watertown
2,844 Students
5 Schools
District Overview
Located at 30 Common Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, the Watertown Public School District is an open, traditional public school system serving families within the vibrant Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Classified as a large suburban district, it operates five operational facilities that collectively deliver an expansive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a welcoming, well-structured academic setting for its student body of 2,844 learners, maintaining a consistent and balanced distribution of enrollment across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.
According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Watertown is distinguished by its substantial institutional investment in professional staffing and student support systems. The district employs a total workforce of over 1,100 full-time equivalent personnel, featuring approximately 552 dedicated classroom teachers, 122 instructional aides, and more than 430 support staff members. This exceptionally robust staffing framework allows for low student-to-educator ratios and highly personalized instruction across a culturally diverse student body—comprising vibrant Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and Black student communities alongside a White majority—fostering an inclusive, well-resourced environment for modern learning and growth.
According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Watertown is distinguished by its substantial institutional investment in professional staffing and student support systems. The district employs a total workforce of over 1,100 full-time equivalent personnel, featuring approximately 552 dedicated classroom teachers, 122 instructional aides, and more than 430 support staff members. This exceptionally robust staffing framework allows for low student-to-educator ratios and highly personalized instruction across a culturally diverse student body—comprising vibrant Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and Black student communities alongside a White majority—fostering an inclusive, well-resourced environment for modern learning and growth.
5
Total Schools
2,844
Total Students
552.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,547 |
| Hispanic | 654 |
| Black | 131 |
| Asian | 250 |
| Two or More | 250 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,547 (54.5%)
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Hispanic654 (23.1%)
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Asian250 (8.8%)
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Two or More250 (8.8%)
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Black131 (4.6%)
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American Indian3 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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: | 5 |
| Students: | 2,844* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 552.3* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.2 |
Schools in Watertown
Found 5 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
422 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
761 Students
High School 9th - 12th
583 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th