Rank
1
A+
Weston
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Weston
Weston is an affluent suburban town located approximately 20 miles west of Boston, with a single-family assessed home value exceeding $2.4 million—among the highest in Massachusetts. The district's top-ranked standing reflects substantial community investment: Weston High School ranks #9 in the state, while Country Elementary ranks #7. With a 96.2% graduation rate and strong standardized test performance, Weston consistently achieves results that place it at the top of Massachusetts school rankings. The town's character blends suburban residential neighborhoods with significant open space and conservation areas, maintaining its appeal as one of the state's most desirable communities.
Avg MCAS ELA
81.7%
#5 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
81.7%
#6 of 326
Avg SAT
1,298
#8 of 290
Attendance
95.2%
#12 of 328
Graduation Rate
96.2%
#111 of 288
AP Pass Rate
93.3%
#18 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,171
#18 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$127,449
#8 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 81% | 81% | — | 518 | 165 |
| Grade 4 | 74% | 75% | — | 513 | 164 |
| Grade 5 | 77% | 76% | 76% | 515 | 158 |
| Grade 6 | 78% | 75% | — | 516 | 160 |
| Grade 7 | 68% | 74% | — | 512 | 137 |
| Grade 8 | 78% | 78% | 73% | 515 | 158 |
| Grade 10 | 81% | 82% | 77% | 521 | 166 |
| HS Science | — | — | — | — | — |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 56.3%
Asian: 26.7%
Hispanic: 6%
Black: 5%
Multi-Race: 6%
Female: 50%Male: 50%
High Schools in Weston
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
9
A+
Weston High
SAT
1,298
ELA
82%
Math
83%
Grad
96.2%
9
A+
Weston High
1,298
82%
83%
93.3%
96.2%
Elementary Schools in Weston
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
7
A+
Country
ELA
85%
Math
85%
Attend.
96.2%
Class
19
7
A+
Country
85%
85%
96.2%
19
35
A
Woodland
ELA
78%
Math
77%
Attend.
96%
Class
19
35
A
Woodland
78%
77%
96%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#12 of 328Attendance Rate95.2%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)7.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#18 of 325In-District Per Pupil$29,761
Total Per Pupil$31,171
Total FTE Students2,081
Teacher Salaries
#8 of 325Average Salary$127,449
Teacher FTE Count174
Salary vs. Town Income0.3x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.3x the town's per capita income ($377,587). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#124 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners3.5%
Students w/ Disabilities16.4%
Total Students2,081
Staffing & Retention
#31 of 327Teacher Retention92.3%
Principal Retention60%
Total Teachers196
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Weston
Avg Assessed Value
$2,418,446
#3 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$26,313
Income Per Capita
$377,587
#1 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#1
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.09%
Tax as % of Income6.97%(low burden)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$127.0M+1.42% levy growth(typical)
Residential$79.5M
Commercial/Industrial$47.5M
Residential Share62.6%(typical)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.9% (2.5% base + 1.42% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (62.6%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$11.9M10.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $111.9M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 1,793(80.3%)
Private: 412(18.5%)
Home School: 7(0.3%)
Total: 2,233