For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,496 students in 02723, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 264 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 02723, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02723, MA are Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Samuel Watson and Talbot Innovation School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02723 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02723, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02723, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Stonehaven Rd
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 678-2891
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 678-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 1,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Samuel Watson
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Eastern Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8240
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8240
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Talbot Innovation School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Melrose Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8350
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8350
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 N Eastern Ave.
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8421
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8421
Gr: PK | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02723, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02723, MA include Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Samuel Watson and Talbot Innovation School.
How many public schools are located in 02723?
4 public schools are located in 02723.
What percentage of students in 02723 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 02723 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02723?
02723 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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