For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,357 students in 02379, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 209 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 02379, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02379, MA are Rose L Macdonald, Howard School and West Bridgewater Junior/senior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02379 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02379, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02379, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose L Macdonald
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Stepping Stone Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
Gr: 1-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Howard School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
Gr: 4-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
West Bridgewater Junior/senior
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 West Center
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Spring Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
Gr: PK-K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02379, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02379, MA include Rose L Macdonald, Howard School and West Bridgewater Junior/senior.
How many public schools are located in 02379?
4 public schools are located in 02379.
What percentage of students in 02379 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 02379 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02379?
02379 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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