For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,008 students in East Bridgewater, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in East Bridgewater, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in East Bridgewater, MA are Gordon W. Mitchell School, Central and East Bridgewater Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Bridgewater, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in East Bridgewater have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Bridgewater, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon W. Mitchell School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Central Street
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-8209
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-8209
Grades: 3-6
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Central
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Central Street
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-8204
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-8204
Grades: PK-2
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
East Bridgewater Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
143 Plymouth Street
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-8214
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 378-8214
Grades: 7-12
| 877 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Bridgewater, MA?
The top ranked public schools in East Bridgewater, MA include Gordon W. Mitchell School, Central and East Bridgewater Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in East Bridgewater?
3 public schools are located in East Bridgewater.
What percentage of students in East Bridgewater go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in East Bridgewater are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Bridgewater?
East Bridgewater public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Bridgewater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Bridgewater include: Gordon W. Mitchell School vs. Central, Central vs. Gordon W. Mitchell School
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