Public schools in Somerville, MA
11 open public schools with an address in Somerville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,952
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Somerville public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Somerville, MA: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,952 students, an average of 450 per school. The largest campus is Somerville High (1,394 students), and the largest elementary school is E Somerville Community (747).
Every listed school belongs to Somerville. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Somerville
Elementary schools in Somerville
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | PK–08 | 553 | 13.5:1 | |
| Arthur D Healey Somerville | PK–08 | 482 | 11.8:1 | |
| Benjamin G Brown Somerville | KG–05 | 219 | 14.6:1 | |
| Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville | PK–01 | 250 | 10.9:1 | |
| E Somerville Community Somerville | PK–08 | 747 | 13.4:1 | |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | PK–08 | 439 | 14.3:1 | |
| West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville | PK–08 | 397 | 14.5:1 | |
| Winter Hill Community Somerville | PK–08 | 388 | 8.4:1 |
Middle schools in Somerville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Wave Junior High Somerville · Alternative School | 06–08 | 16 | 3.1:1 |
High schools in Somerville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circle High School Somerville · Alternative School | 09–12 | 67 | 5.9:1 | |
| Somerville High Somerville | 09–12 | 1,394 | 11.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.8%
- Hispanic39.9%
- Black8.6%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Somerville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,952 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Somerville
How many public schools are in Somerville, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Somerville: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,952 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Somerville?
All listed public schools with an address in Somerville belong to Somerville. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Somerville?
Somerville High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Somerville, with 1,394 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Somerville?
No school with an address in Somerville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Somerville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Somerville public schools is 11.8:1, similar to the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Somerville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities