For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,164 students in Taunton, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 530 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 Benjamin Friedman Middle School. 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 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taunton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 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
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Grades: 5-7
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Edmund Hatch Bennett
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph C Chamberlain
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Pole
(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Grades: K-4
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Taunton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Grades: 8-12
| 2,690 students
Rank: #88.
H H Galligan
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Sheridan Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Grades: 5-7
| 510 students
Rank: #1010.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: PK-4
| 882 students
Rank: n/an/a
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: PK
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Grades: 8-12
| 47 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 Benjamin Friedman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taunton?
12 public schools are located in Taunton.
What percentage of students in Taunton go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Taunton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?
Taunton public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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