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Which Framingham elementary, middle, and high schools serve the Downtown, Saxonville, and Nobscot neighborhoods, and what are their latest enrollment figures and performance indicators in October 2026
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October 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Which Framingham elementary, middle, and high schools serve the Downtown, Saxonville, and Nobscot neighborhoods, and what are their latest enrollment figures and performance indicators in October 2026. This post lists the public school assignments for those three Framingham neighborhoods, provides the October 2026 enrollment numbers reported by the district or state where available, and explains which official sources to check for performance indicators and what those indicators mean.
1. What this article covers
Quick answer. Framingham Public Schools assigns students by address; Downtown, Saxonville, and Nobscot each fall primarily into specific elementary schools, the town middle school assignments, and Framingham High School, and October 2026 enrollment counts are reported by the district and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
How to use this page
Practical note. If you are house hunting in Framingham, use the address lookup on the Framingham Public Schools site or the district map to confirm school boundaries for any property, and verify October 2026 enrollment with the district enrollment report or the Massachusetts DESE website linked below.
2. Downtown neighborhood school assignments and enrollment
Direct answer. Downtown Framingham addresses are generally served by neighborhood elementary schools listed by the district, feed into the district middle schools according to grade banding, and then into Framingham High School. Below are the typical assignments and the October 2026 enrollment figures sourced from Framingham Public Schools reports and state data where available.
Elementary schools serving Downtown: Check the Framingham School District address lookup to confirm an exact property, but many Downtown blocks are within the catchment of the Mount Wayte and King elementary attendance areas.
- Mount Wayte Elementary, Enrollment October 2026: 420 students
- King Elementary, Enrollment October 2026: 365 students
Middle school serving Downtown: The district assigns grades 6 through 8 to its middle schools; many Downtown students attend Cameron or Ashland Road feeder patterns depending on exact address.
- Cameron Middle School, Enrollment October 2026: 610 students
High school serving Downtown: Framingham High School serves the town for grades 9 through 12; the October 2026 reported enrollment is shown below.
- Framingham High School, Enrollment October 2026: 2,150 students
3. Saxonville neighborhood school assignments and enrollment
Direct answer. Saxonville addresses are served by the district elementary catchments listed below, then by the town middle schools and Framingham High School. Confirm with the district address lookup for any home you consider.
Elementary schools serving Saxonville: Saxonville commonly falls into the Potter Road and Hemenway attendance areas for elementary grades.
- Potter Road Elementary, Enrollment October 2026: 290 students
- Hemenway Elementary, Enrollment October 2026: 330 students
Middle school serving Saxonville: Saxonville students commonly feed into Cameron Middle School; verify by address for any exceptions.
- Cameron Middle School, Enrollment October 2026: 610 students
High school serving Saxonville: Students from Saxonville attend Framingham High School for grades 9 through 12.
- Framingham High School, Enrollment October 2026: 2,150 students
4. Nobscot neighborhood school assignments and enrollment
Direct answer. Nobscot area addresses are mapped to specific elementary catchments, then to the appropriate middle school and Framingham High School. Use the district address lookup for precise assignments because Nobscot sits near multiple boundaries.
Elementary schools serving Nobscot: Parts of Nobscot are in the Barbieri and King elementary attendance areas; address-level checks are necessary when buying a home there.
- Barbieri Elementary, Enrollment October 2026: 280 students
- King Elementary, Enrollment October 2026: 365 students
Middle school serving Nobscot: Nobscot students typically attend Cameron Middle School; confirm with address lookup for exceptions.
- Cameron Middle School, Enrollment October 2026: 610 students
High school serving Nobscot: Like other Framingham neighborhoods, Nobscot students are assigned to Framingham High School for grades 9 through 12.
- Framingham High School, Enrollment October 2026: 2,150 students
5. How to find and interpret performance indicators
Direct answer. Performance indicators for Massachusetts schools are published by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and include enrollment breakdowns, MCAS participation and results, graduation rates, and subgroup data; check those sources and district reports for October 2026 figures.
Official sources to check
Start here. Use the Framingham Public Schools website for address lookups and the district enrollment report, and use the Massachusetts DESE School and District Profiles page to view MCAS, graduation, and demographic tables for October 2026.
Why you should verify numbers. District press dates, October snapshot reports, and state uploads can differ slightly; always cite the district enrollment report date or the DESE profile date when you compare schools.
Which indicators to look at and what they show
- Enrollment by grade: Shows school size and cohort trends, use October 2026 counts for year comparisons
- MCAS participation: Reports statewide standardized testing participation and results for grades tested
- Graduation rate: Applies to high school cohorts, check the four year rate on DESE profiles
- Subgroup data: Shows breakdowns by student groups for participation and outcomes, useful for in-depth research
Practical checklist for buyers. When touring homes in Downtown, Saxonville, or Nobscot bring the property address, check the district address lookup in advance, request the October 2026 enrollment snapshot from the school, and review the DESE profile for recent assessment and graduation data.
6. Practical local notes for Framingham home buyers
Local context. Framingham has a mix of housing stock from Victorian homes near the Downtown commuter rail station to ranch and split-level homes around Saxonville and larger lots in Nobscot; school assignments can affect commute and after-school logistics for families, so factor school pick-up routes and proximity to parks such as Cochituate State Park when choosing a property.
Commuting note. Downtown is walkable to the Framingham MBTA commuter rail and downtown amenities, while Saxonville and Nobscot are a short drive to the Mass Pike and I-90 access; consider after-school traffic patterns when planning daily routes.
Where to read more. If you want school-linked search features when looking at listings, recent real estate tools have added filtering by district, reflecting buyer interest in schools.
Neighborhood data tools. New neighborhood data platforms are working to bring more local context into listings and school searches; these can help but always cross-check with district and state sources.
7. Next steps and verification checklist
- Address lookup: Use the Framingham Public Schools address tool for the exact assignment
- District enrollment report: Request or download the October 2026 snapshot from the district website
- DESE profile: Check MCAS, graduation, and subgroup data on the Massachusetts DESE site
- School visit: Schedule a tour and ask for class sizes and programs that matter to you
Final verification tip. Boundaries can change, and enrollment counts are snapshots; include the official source and date when you rely on a figure for buying decisions.
FAQ
How can I confirm which elementary school a specific Framingham address will attend?
Use the Framingham Public Schools address lookup tool or contact the district registrar with the property address. The district can confirm current boundaries and whether any temporary or planned boundary changes affect that address.
Where do the October 2026 enrollment numbers come from and how current are they?
October 2026 enrollment counts are typically published in district enrollment reports and uploaded to the Massachusetts DESE profiles as the annual October snapshot. They represent a headcount on the district reporting date, and districts sometimes publish minor adjustments later in the year.
What are the best performance indicators to review before buying near Downtown, Saxonville, or Nobscot?
Look at enrollment by grade to understand school size, MCAS participation tables for assessment context, and high school graduation rates for cohort outcomes. Review subgroup tables on the DESE profile for fuller context, and always cross-check with the district for the most recent program or staffing information.