For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,634 students in Taunton, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Taunton, 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.
Taunton, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Taunton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: PK | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Taunton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Taunton, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Taunton, MA include Joseph C Chamberlain and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taunton?
3 public preschools are located in Taunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?
Taunton 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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