For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,916 students in Taunton, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 504 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Taunton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Taunton, MA are Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Edmund Hatch Bennett. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taunton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taunton, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #22.
Taunton Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Grades: 10-12
| 72 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Edmund Hatch Bennett
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 North Walker Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245
Grades: K-4
| 299 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Joseph C Chamberlain
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Grades: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Grades: 5-7
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Taunton High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Grades: 8-12
| 2,720 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Pole
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Grades: K-4
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
H H Galligan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Sheridan Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Grades: K-4
| 259 students
Rank: #99.
Mulcahey Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: PK-4
| 817 students
Rank: #1010.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Grades: 5-7
| 459 students
Rank: n/an/a
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Taunton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
28 Clifford St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Grades: K
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taunton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Taunton, MA include Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Edmund Hatch Bennett.
How many public schools are located in Taunton, MA?
11 public schools are located in Taunton, MA.
What percentage of students in Taunton, MA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Taunton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton, MA?
Taunton, MA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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