Railroad. The city currently maintains an Aaa credit rating with both Moody’s Investor Service and S&P. The city provides a complete range of municipal services including education, public safety, public works, recreation, library, cultural and health and human services. The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority provides public water supply and sewerage treatment services.
School Department: Newton Public Schools
Legal Autonomy Newton Public Schools is a department of the City of Newton. Since it is not an independent entity, the district does not have the authority to levy taxes, issue bonds or incur debt. In addition, surplus funds in the general fund account on June 30th are returned to the City and may not be held by the school district as a positive fund balance. Overview The Newton Public School District comprises one (1) integrated preschool, fifteen (15) elementary schools, four (4) middle schools, two (2) high schools, two (2) alternative high school programs and students in out-of-district special education schools. In Newton, students in kindergarten through grade 5 are in elementary schools; grades 6 through 8 are in middle schools; and grades 9 through 12 are in high schools. Resident elementary, middle, and high school students are assigned to their neighborhood schools. As of October 30, 2024, the enrollment at the schools is listed below.
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