For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,844 students in Watertown, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 516 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Watertown, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, MA are Watertown High School, James Russell Lowell and Hosmer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Westminster Ave.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7760
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
James Russell Lowell
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Lowell Ave.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Hosmer
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Concord Rd
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Cunniff
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Warren Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watertown, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Watertown, MA include Watertown High School, James Russell Lowell and Hosmer.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
5 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Watertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Watertown include: Hosmer vs. James Russell Lowell, Cunniff vs. James Russell Lowell, James Russell Lowell vs. Cunniff
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