Peirce Elementary School

170 TEMPLE ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465

Top 10% School in Massachusetts

Ranked 2 of 70 in Massachusetts

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About Peirce Elementary School

Peirce Elementary School is located in West Newton, Massachusetts, and is part of the highly-regarded Newton Public Schools district known for its strong academic standing coupled with a supportive community. Each year, the district is consistently one of the top districts, including its students, who are well above the State of Massachusetts averages, and is scoring 72% in math and 77% in reading. Peirce provides an excellent education that fosters curiosity, creativity, and character development through a purposeful and motivating curriculum with active parental involvement. Families are attracted to the peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood, and the average rents for houses reflect the area’s desirability. For parents who want the best elementary schools in Massachusetts for their child, Peirce is an excellent answer.

Contact Information

Address

170 TEMPLE ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465

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Phone

(617) 559-9630

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 77% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
236
Total Students
$98422
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Peirce Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

2

of 70 in Massachusetts

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60.6%
Asian 14.5%
Hispanic 11.2%
Black 4.1%
Two+ Races 9.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.6%
Asian
14.5%
Hispanic
11.2%
Black
4.1%
Two+ Races
9.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 236
47.7%
113 Female
52.3%
123 Male

Student Population

236 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

793 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Peirce Elementary maintains strong academic momentum, recognized for meeting or exceeding state accountability targets in recent performance data.

FAQ

Q1: Are art exhibitions provided for students at Peirce Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students' artwork is exhibited in the hallways and on community art nights.

Q2: In what ways does Peirce Elementary School cultivate teamwork?

Ans. Early on, students will learn collaboration through group projects and buddy activities.

Q3: Are there any safety programs at the Pierce Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, safety drills and safety awareness programs encourage responsibility and preparedness.

Q4: Are digital learning tools utilized at Peirce Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, teachers at Peirce Elementary School use interactive apps to support reading and math practice.

Q5: What fun traditions take place at Peirce Elementary School?

Ans. The students enjoy Pajama Day, Field Day, and the Book Swap each year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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