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.
5
Total Schools
2,844
Total Students
552.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watertown
Demographic Student Count
White1,547
Hispanic654
Black131
Asian250
Two or More250
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,547 (54.5%)
  • Hispanic
    654 (23.1%)
  • Asian
    250 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    250 (8.8%)
  • Black
    131 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Watertown
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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