For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,046 students in 02302, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,033 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 02302, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02302, MA are Brockton Therapeutic Day School, Plouffe Middle School and Ashfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02302 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02302, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02302, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Plouffe Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Ashfield Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Edgar B Davis
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Gr: K-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Mary E. Baker School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Quincy Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Brookfield
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Downey
(Math: 24% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Gr: 9-11 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02302, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02302, MA include Brockton Therapeutic Day School, Plouffe Middle School and Ashfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 02302?
10 public schools are located in 02302.
What percentage of students in 02302 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 02302 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02302?
02302 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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