For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,575 students in Taunton, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taunton, MA are Joseph C Chamberlain, Benjamin Friedman Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taunton, MA (2024)
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: K-4
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 817 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 259 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 elementary schools in Taunton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taunton, MA include Joseph C Chamberlain, Benjamin Friedman Middle School and Edmund Hatch Bennett.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taunton, MA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Taunton, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton, MA?
Taunton, MA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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