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Suburb of Boston, MA
Current Resident: I believe the school system is great! I have had very few teachers I did not like which is amazing for a public school. Although, the ratings have gone down and Wayland Public Schools is now not ranked top 10 in the state, when it was previously top 5 I believe. It is a predominantly white town although there is around 30% asians and 5% black students in my high school. Very easy access to 95 and 90 which makes the commute to activities easy. It is expensive but at the cost of good schools. Additionally, as a student there are always places looking for staff and also interns.... Read 19 reviews
Population 13,859
#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Suburb of Boston, MA,
19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I believe the school system is great! I have had very few teachers I did not like which is amazing for a public school. Although, the ratings have gone down and Wayland Public Schools is now not....
I believe the school system is great! I have had very few teachers I did not like which is amazing for a public school. Although, the ratings have gone down and Wayland Public Schools is now not....
Read 19 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 13,859,
Neighborhood in Newton, MA
Current Resident: I like all there is to do here. There’s plenty of food places, stores, and schools in the area. It’s very safe, there’s never a day where I’m feeling unsafe or scared to be out and about. Traffic usually isn’t too bad, unless it’s right after school.... Read 23 reviews
Population 17,619
#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Neighborhood in Newton, MA,
23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like all there is to do here. There’s plenty of food places, stores, and schools in the area. It’s very safe, there’s never a day where I’m feeling unsafe or scared to be out and about. Traffic....
I like all there is to do here. There’s plenty of food places, stores, and schools in the area. It’s very safe, there’s never a day where I’m feeling unsafe or scared to be out and about. Traffic....
Read 23 reviews.
Population: 17,619,
Niche User: My town has been said to be one of the safest in the United States and even walking the streets in the dead of night I feel completely safe.... Read 16 reviews
Population 5,727
#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says My town has been said to be one of the safest in the United States and even walking the streets in the dead of night I feel completely safe..
My town has been said to be one of the safest in the United States and even walking the streets in the dead of night I feel completely safe..
Read 16 reviews.
Population: 5,727,
Washington, DC•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Freshman: This is my first year at GDS, and so far it's been amazing! All of my teachers are excellent, the classes are challenging, and I've been learning so much. I've been able to go in person two days a week, which is great, and most of my teachers have been on campus as well. The facilities are nice and modern, the students are interesting, and everyone is really kind. The clubs are well-run, too. I would recommend GDS to anyone who is willing to put in work at school and pay the tuition.... Read 52 reviews
Students 1,075
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
PK, K-12,
52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says This is my first year at GDS, and so far it's been amazing! All of my teachers are excellent, the classes are challenging, and I've been learning so much. I've been able to go in person two days a....
This is my first year at GDS, and so far it's been amazing! All of my teachers are excellent, the classes are challenging, and I've been learning so much. I've been able to go in person two days a....
Read 52 reviews.
Students: 1,075,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
Population 2,993
#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Population: 2,993,
Population 6,966
#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Population: 6,966,
Niche User: Living in Southborough Massachusetts over the years has been extremely amazing. It is a small town so it is not over run with large businesses and there are more "mom and pop" ran businesses. Everyone pretty much knows each other so the atmosphere is very friendly. The education is great, schools hire teachers that care about the students and push them everyday to do their best. I moved to this town when I was around eight years old, and if I were able to do it all again from an earlier age if I could. For the past decades Southborough has been a small quiet town and it look like it will stay like this for many more decades to come.... Read 11 reviews
Population 2,776
#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Living in Southborough Massachusetts over the years has been extremely amazing. It is a small town so it is not over run with large businesses and there are more "mom and pop" ran businesses.....
Living in Southborough Massachusetts over the years has been extremely amazing. It is a small town so it is not over run with large businesses and there are more "mom and pop" ran businesses.....
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 2,776,
Current Resident: I've grown up here in Newtonville, and it was such an amazing experience! Everyone is very friendly, there are plenty of places within walking distance, and the schools are amazing. Such wonderful place to live.... Read 7 reviews
Population 4,855
#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've grown up here in Newtonville, and it was such an amazing experience! Everyone is very friendly, there are plenty of places within walking distance, and the schools are amazing. Such wonderful....
I've grown up here in Newtonville, and it was such an amazing experience! Everyone is very friendly, there are plenty of places within walking distance, and the schools are amazing. Such wonderful....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 4,855,
Current Resident: NUF is a one of 13 villages of the city of Newton. It is not one of wealthier villages, and has a fair amount of renters living in the area. Overall it is a very safe neighborhood, with an MBTA train stop for greater access to the city of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and other areas that the MBTA services. On the down side, it is becoming overcrowded as older lower priced homes are being bought, torn down and rebuilt. The population is not that diverse, but more diverse than other villages in Newton.... Read 1 review
Population 5,899
#8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says NUF is a one of 13 villages of the city of Newton. It is not one of wealthier villages, and has a fair amount of renters living in the area. Overall it is a very safe neighborhood, with an MBTA....
NUF is a one of 13 villages of the city of Newton. It is not one of wealthier villages, and has a fair amount of renters living in the area. Overall it is a very safe neighborhood, with an MBTA....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 5,899,
Former Resident: I lived in Newton Highlands for a couple of years and found it to be a very calm and safe neighborhood. One of my favorite places is definitely Hemlock Gorge; there is always something new to find there!... Read 8 reviews
Population 7,604
#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I lived in Newton Highlands for a couple of years and found it to be a very calm and safe neighborhood. One of my favorite places is definitely Hemlock Gorge; there is always something new to find....
I lived in Newton Highlands for a couple of years and found it to be a very calm and safe neighborhood. One of my favorite places is definitely Hemlock Gorge; there is always something new to find....
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 7,604,
Current Resident: I love it here in Newton Centre. I feel like it is extremely diverse and a thriving city and community. Although it is expensive but I feel like it is a welcoming community.... Read 2 reviews
Population 5,554
#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love it here in Newton Centre. I feel like it is extremely diverse and a thriving city and community. Although it is expensive but I feel like it is a welcoming community..
I love it here in Newton Centre. I feel like it is extremely diverse and a thriving city and community. Although it is expensive but I feel like it is a welcoming community..
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 5,554,
Current Resident: Nice, safe neighborhood in Newton. Everything is a short walk or quick bike ride, which is a big plus over other Newton neighborhoods where you need to drive everywhere. There's a commuter rail station going to Boston or Worcester in the other direction. The Riverside green line T station into Boston is close too. There is a supermarket, post office, Starbucks, and a bunch of small shops. Auburndale Park has riverfront views and ball fields. There is a paddle boat launch near the Marriot hotel. You can jump on Rt. 128 or Mass Pike highways easily. People are very nice overall. Schools are good. Just a nice place to settle down. Worst thing you can say is that there isn't much open past 9 or 10 o'clock at night and housing is expensive, but you are close to Boston so you have entertainment options and good jobs close by.... Read 11 reviews
Population 8,189
#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Nice, safe neighborhood in Newton. Everything is a short walk or quick bike ride, which is a big plus over other Newton neighborhoods where you need to drive everywhere. There's a commuter rail....
Nice, safe neighborhood in Newton. Everything is a short walk or quick bike ride, which is a big plus over other Newton neighborhoods where you need to drive everywhere. There's a commuter rail....
Population: 8,189,
Current Resident: Moved to Oak Hill Park recently and we love it here! The area was designed to be walked with the family through it's many walking paths that surrounds a school/community center with a large field, tennis courts, and playground. Not a lot of car traffic and many families biking the streets. Many of the early ranch style houses are being torn down at a fast clip with larger houses replacing them. There is an MBTA bus (52) that runs through the area and the closest Commuter Rail is only a 5 minute drive. It's a quiet and unique neighborhood built for families with great schools.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,134
#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Moved to Oak Hill Park recently and we love it here! The area was designed to be walked with the family through it's many walking paths that surrounds a school/community center with a large field,....
Moved to Oak Hill Park recently and we love it here! The area was designed to be walked with the family through it's many walking paths that surrounds a school/community center with a large field,....
Population: 1,134,
Current Resident: Chestnut Hill is a very safe area to live in and a very cute town. The people who live here are very nice and all seem to be upper-middle class. It is a college town so there are lots of young and bright students roaming around. There are lots of stores, malls, and great places to eat.... Read 20 reviews
Population 8,805
#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Chestnut Hill is a very safe area to live in and a very cute town. The people who live here are very nice and all seem to be upper-middle class. It is a college town so there are lots of young and....
Chestnut Hill is a very safe area to live in and a very cute town. The people who live here are very nice and all seem to be upper-middle class. It is a college town so there are lots of young and....
Read 20 reviews.
Population: 8,805,
Former Resident: The Town of Lexington in Massachusetts is well known for being the revolutionary town and holds that heritage true since its founding point. The general community thrives on helping one another, and residents have the chance to settle into a cozy lifestyle filled with amenities such as strolling through downtown center, enjoying the battlefield park, the reservoir, and many other beautiful sites. It has an easy connection to the high way for commute, and borders the shopping plazas of Burlington on one side and Waltham on the other.... Read 101 reviews
Population 34,235
#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
101 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says The Town of Lexington in Massachusetts is well known for being the revolutionary town and holds that heritage true since its founding point. The general community thrives on helping one another, and....
The Town of Lexington in Massachusetts is well known for being the revolutionary town and holds that heritage true since its founding point. The general community thrives on helping one another, and....
Read 101 reviews.
Population: 34,235,
Current Resident: Hopkinton is a very resident based town. It doesn't have many big franchise stores but rather family owned shops that the town adores such as The Spoon and Hop-Yo. All of the schools from elementary to high school are amazingly diverse and ranked highly in Massachusetts Public Schools. One thing that I think could benefit from in traffic during the week days. Around 7:20-8:00 am, the main street of Hopkinton is normally slow because construction or the rush of getting to school or work. Overall, Hopkinton is a lovely town that feels like home. As a girl who moved to the town during the 6th grade, it was very easy to connect with my peers and make friends in this community. Hopkinton also has fun amenities like Whitehall Lake, Sandy Beach, and Hopkinton State Park which are great for rope swinging, swimming, and having picnics, respectively. Hopkinton provides that comforting feel that I crave which is why I love this town and everything it has to offer.... Read 37 reviews
Population 18,501
#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
37 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Hopkinton is a very resident based town. It doesn't have many big franchise stores but rather family owned shops that the town adores such as The Spoon and Hop-Yo. All of the schools from elementary....
Hopkinton is a very resident based town. It doesn't have many big franchise stores but rather family owned shops that the town adores such as The Spoon and Hop-Yo. All of the schools from elementary....
Read 37 reviews.
Population: 18,501,
Niche User: For the past few years of living in Newton, Massachusetts, I haven't found issues with too much crime. With that said, I haven't found issues with crime at all.... Read 6 reviews
Population 11,085
#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says For the past few years of living in Newton, Massachusetts, I haven't found issues with too much crime. With that said, I haven't found issues with crime at all..
For the past few years of living in Newton, Massachusetts, I haven't found issues with too much crime. With that said, I haven't found issues with crime at all..
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 11,085,
Current Resident: Wellesley is a great place to grow up in and raise a family! This town is very family-oriented. It is so safe and there was never a time where I felt like it wasn't. Wellesley does have a reputation for being pretentious, but most of the people are lovely. Some people who come off across as pretentious may not feel that they are. It also gets a reputation for not being welcoming to newcomers which is not true. Yes, there have been families living there for generations, but it is seeing more international diversity and people from other states. I, including many of my friends, have moved here from somewhere else.... Read 51 reviews
Population 29,365
#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Wellesley is a great place to grow up in and raise a family! This town is very family-oriented. It is so safe and there was never a time where I felt like it wasn't. Wellesley does have a reputation....
Wellesley is a great place to grow up in and raise a family! This town is very family-oriented. It is so safe and there was never a time where I felt like it wasn't. Wellesley does have a reputation....
Read 51 reviews.
Population: 29,365,
Current Resident: Brookline's public transportation is excellent, and restaurants and businesses are everywhere in the historic districts, making shopping and dining an overall experience. LIVING in Brookline is a little bit more difficult though, as all parking is reserved for shoppers and visitors, so if you plan on being a resident here, plan on renting a separate home for your vehicle (Craigslist). You're a stones-throw from most activities though, and it may be more advantageous for those who can to avoid having a car all together. The only other downside to living in Brookline is the cost of rent. A one bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,800 to $3,000 on the high end, so be prepared! Living here has been a great experience so far, just a little strapping on the wallet.... Read 139 reviews
Population 62,620
#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
139 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Brookline's public transportation is excellent, and restaurants and businesses are everywhere in the historic districts, making shopping and dining an overall experience. LIVING in Brookline is a little bit more difficult though, as all parking is reserved for shoppers and visitors, so if you plan on being a resident here, plan on renting a separate home for your...You're a stones-throw from most activities though, and it may be more advantageous for those who can to avoid having a car all together. The only other downside to living in Brookline is the cost of...Living here has been a great experience so far, just a little strapping on the wallet..
Brookline's public transportation is excellent, and restaurants and businesses are everywhere in the historic districts, making shopping and dining an overall experience. LIVING in Brookline is a little bit more difficult though, as all parking is reserved for shoppers and visitors, so if you plan on being a resident here, plan on renting a separate home for your...You're a stones-throw from most activities though, and it may be more advantageous for those who can to avoid having a car all together. The only other downside to living in Brookline is the cost of...Living here has been a great experience so far, just a little strapping on the wallet..
Read 139 reviews.
Population: 62,620,
Town in Massachusetts
Current Resident: I've lived in Newton my whole life; and although I feel like I live in somewhat of a bubble, I'm very grateful and privileged to live here. The public school schools offer a great education and have prepared me well for college. I've built life-long friendships and have had so many incredible opportunities to travel (I participated in my high school's French exchange program and got to travel to D.C. and Detroit with my high school robotics team)!... Read 90 reviews
Population 88,647
#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Town in Massachusetts,
90 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived in Newton my whole life; and although I feel like I live in somewhat of a bubble, I'm very grateful and privileged to live here. The public school schools offer a great education and have....
I've lived in Newton my whole life; and although I feel like I live in somewhat of a bubble, I'm very grateful and privileged to live here. The public school schools offer a great education and have....
Read 90 reviews.
Population: 88,647,
Current Resident: Super safe and family friendly suburb of Boston. Great commuting options with proximity to highway and green line T. 20 min drive into city if no traffic. Easy access to Newton Centre restaurants and multiple grocery stores. Mostly larger 4 bedroom+ single family residential homes owned by professionals (lawyers, doctors, finance, etc.) and retirees. Diversity and affordability are a bit lacking.... Read 4 reviews
Population 5,039
#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Super safe and family friendly suburb of Boston. Great commuting options with proximity to highway and green line T. 20 min drive into city if no traffic. Easy access to Newton Centre restaurants and....
Super safe and family friendly suburb of Boston. Great commuting options with proximity to highway and green line T. 20 min drive into city if no traffic. Easy access to Newton Centre restaurants and....
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 5,039,
Current Resident: Carlisle is fantastic. Everyone knows everyone even if you don’t know their name. Several neighbors came over to introduce themselves and welcome us when we moved. One of last Massachusetts towns safe from developers coming in with endless buildings and McMansions. 2 acre minimum per property and the building department doesn’t mess around. Generally business are not allowed (only a handful in town), which I love because there is never traffic and it’s generally residents driving through the town. Lots and lots of trees. Due to very little new construction the school system and town resources are not overrun and overwhelmed. When I go the park there aren’t a ton of people and my kids usually don’t have to wait to use equipment at the playground or hurry off because someone is waiting. No noise. No crime. High property taxes though. Tick endemic area. Get chickens for ticks. Residents have money but aren’t showy or boastful. Very low key and modest. Which I love.... Read 29 reviews
Population 5,215
#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
29 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Carlisle is fantastic. Everyone knows everyone even if you don’t know their name. Several neighbors came over to introduce themselves and welcome us when we moved. One of last Massachusetts towns....
Carlisle is fantastic. Everyone knows everyone even if you don’t know their name. Several neighbors came over to introduce themselves and welcome us when we moved. One of last Massachusetts towns....
Read 29 reviews.
Population: 5,215,
Current Resident: Sharon is a great town! It's quiet, small, and has a very homey feel to it. It's a predominantly white Jewish town, but there are a multitude of different races that reside here as well. However, growing up here you would here a lot of kids say that there's nothing to do in Sharon because of the lack of popular businesses (ex. Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, etc) and also the lack of entertainment industries such as shopping mall, outlets, or stores, movie theatre, etc. I guess it just depends on how quiet you like the town you live in to be.... Read 52 reviews
Population 18,477
#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
52 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Sharon is a great town! It's quiet, small, and has a very homey feel to it. It's a predominantly white Jewish town, but there are a multitude of different races that reside here as well. However,....
Sharon is a great town! It's quiet, small, and has a very homey feel to it. It's a predominantly white Jewish town, but there are a multitude of different races that reside here as well. However,....
Population: 18,477,
Current Resident: Beautiful suburban town. Very small and caring community with great schools and incredibly low crime rate. It's a bit far from Boston, but if you don't mind the commute, this is a great place to live.... Read 4 reviews
Population 5,471
#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful suburban town. Very small and caring community with great schools and incredibly low crime rate. It's a bit far from Boston, but if you don't mind the commute, this is a great place to live..
Beautiful suburban town. Very small and caring community with great schools and incredibly low crime rate. It's a bit far from Boston, but if you don't mind the commute, this is a great place to live..
Population: 5,471,
Population 2,952
#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Population: 2,952,
Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA
Population 4,903
#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Boston Area.
Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA,
Population: 4,903,
Norfolk, VA•
1-12
Alum: I loved the six years that I have spent at Norfolk Academy. The spirit, involvement, and social life were amazing. The resources and academics that this school provides also I believe are second to none. The school taught me how to juggle academics, athletics, social life, and home life. I believe that in that sense, the school prepared me very well for the future. However, I hope the arts programs, including the broadcasting program, improve. Field day was also another event that I enjoyed. Even though I went through some years without field day due to covid, the years that I was able to attend the event were the most fun. As an alum, one aspect of the school that I love is the amount of involvement that the school allows for alums. For example, the academic opportunities such as internships that the school provides are very useful. I am very fortunate to have an opportunity to participate in an internship through them.... Read 148 reviews
Students 1,205
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
NORFOLK, VA,
1-12,
148 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I loved the six years that I have spent at Norfolk Academy. The spirit, involvement, and social life were amazing. The resources and academics that this school provides also I believe are second to...Field day was also another event that I enjoyed. Even though I went through some years without field day due to covid, the years that I was able to attend the event were the most fun. As an alum, one aspect of the school that I love is the amount of involvement that the school allows for alums. For example, the academic opportunities such as internships that the school provides....
I loved the six years that I have spent at Norfolk Academy. The spirit, involvement, and social life were amazing. The resources and academics that this school provides also I believe are second to...Field day was also another event that I enjoyed. Even though I went through some years without field day due to covid, the years that I was able to attend the event were the most fun. As an alum, one aspect of the school that I love is the amount of involvement that the school allows for alums. For example, the academic opportunities such as internships that the school provides....
Read 148 reviews.
Students: 1,205,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Duxbury, MA•
PK, K-8
Parent: There is no doubt that my son is thriving at Bay Farm! Not only is he happy to go to school every morning, I have also seen him become a more independent do-er and thinker. We are so impressed by everything from the faculty to the facilities as well as the attention given to each child to help them shine as individuals.... Read 30 reviews
Students 201
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
DUXBURY, MA,
PK, K-8,
30 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says There is no doubt that my son is thriving at Bay Farm! Not only is he happy to go to school every morning, I have also seen him become a more independent do-er and thinker. We are so impressed by....
There is no doubt that my son is thriving at Bay Farm! Not only is he happy to go to school every morning, I have also seen him become a more independent do-er and thinker. We are so impressed by....
Read 30 reviews.
Students: 201,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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