There are 12,611 students (October 2019) enrolled in fifteen elementary schools (K-5), four middle schools (6-8), two comprehensive high schools (9-12), and two alternative high school programs. In addition, our integrated preschool program serves 184 students (October 2019). Over 70 different languages are spoken within the student/parent population. The Newton school district belongs to the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), a state-funded voluntary educational desegregation program enrolling over 400 Boston students in Newton schools. Newton is also a Member of the Education Collaborative for Greater Boston (EDCO), which includes 17 urban and suburban communities.  

The Newton Public Schools are actively cultivating a culture of equity and excellence by creating and sustaining curriculum and instructional practices that lead to high quality learning for each and every student. We will build the capacity of our educators to meet challenges and opportunities of teaching and learning in a dynamic and evolving environment.

It is our goal to narrow the achievement gaps with respect to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status and increase the achievement of students with special needs. Furthermore, we seek to ensure all students become knowledgeable, responsible, caring, and contributing members of society through culturally responsive social and emotional learning from preschool through high school. 

In addition to our academic and social/emotional programs, we will continue to refine our long-range plan to improve our school facilities so that Newton students attend school in comfortable, safe buildings conducive to 21st century learning. We will continually update the plan to address current needs of preschool and student services, as well as to adjust student assignment to reduce overcrowding and fully utilize our newer and bigger school buildings.