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 Joseph C Chamberlain. 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 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.
Joseph C Chamberlain
(Math: 35-39% | 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: #44.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 23% | 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: #55.
Edmund Hatch Bennett
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #66.
Taunton High School
(Math: 27% | 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: #77.
Elizabeth Pole
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Grades: K-4
| 602 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: PK-4
| 882 students
Rank: #1010.
H H Galligan
(Math: 20-24% | 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: 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 Joseph C Chamberlain.
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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