For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,634 students in 02780, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 02780, MA are Joseph C Chamberlain and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02780 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02780, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02780, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: n/an/a
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: PK
| 261 students
02780, 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 preschools in 02780, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 02780, MA include Joseph C Chamberlain and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02780?
3 public preschools are located in 02780.
What is the racial composition of students in 02780?
02780 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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