For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,034 students in Taunton, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Taunton, MA is Mulcahey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taunton, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Taunton, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 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 preschools in Taunton, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Taunton, MA include Mulcahey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taunton, MA?
2 public preschools are located in Taunton, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton, MA?
Taunton, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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