For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 867 students in Needham, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Needham, MA is Pollard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needham, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Needham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Needham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pollard Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Gr: 7-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Needham, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Needham, MA include Pollard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Needham?
1 public middle schools are located in Needham.
What is the racial composition of students in Needham?
Needham public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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