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Best Taunton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,435 students in Taunton, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 229 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Taunton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Taunton, MA are Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical, Taunton Alternative High School and Benjamin Friedman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taunton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Taunton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Taunton, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Taunton Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Gr: 11-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Gr: 5-7 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Edmund Hatch Bennett
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 North Walker Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Joseph C Chamberlain
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Pole
(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Taunton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Gr: 8-12 | 2,877 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
H H Galligan
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Sheridan Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
John F Parker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Gr: 5-7 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Gr: PK-4 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Edward F. Leddy Preschool
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Taunton Public Virtual Academy (Tpva)
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5868
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Taunton, MA?
How many public schools are located in Taunton?
12 public schools are located in Taunton.
What percentage of students in Taunton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Taunton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?
Taunton public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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