For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,686 students in 02072, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 02072, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02072, MA are Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School, Stoughton High School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02072 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02072, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02072, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1322 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Stoughton High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Pearl Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7001
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Ash Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Joseph H Gibbons
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Morton Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7008
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7008
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Helen Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Pine Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
O'donnell Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Cushing Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7002
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7002
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
137 Walnut Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02072, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02072, MA include Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School, Stoughton High School and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02072?
8 public schools are located in 02072.
What percentage of students in 02072 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 02072 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02072?
02072 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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