Needham School District, Massachusetts
Needham School District is a unified school district in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 32,459 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 32,459 ± 33
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Norfolk County
- Land area
- 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
- Median household income
- $214,308 ± $13,048
- Median home value
- $1,188,500 ± $43,035
- Water area
- 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²)
- State
- Massachusetts
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2508370
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.281721, -71.242587
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Needham School District, largest first
- Needham (CDP)32,459 people
- Town of Needham32,459 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Wellesley School District2.7 mi northwest
- Newton School District3.9 mi northeast
- Dedham School District4.0 mi southeast
- Boston School District12 mi east
These share a boundary with Needham School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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