Best Public Elementary Schools in Taunton, MA (2025-26)

Best Taunton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,751 students in Taunton, MA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Taunton, MA are Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Edmund Hatch Bennett and Joseph C Chamberlain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Taunton, MA public elementary schools have an score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Taunton, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Benjamin Friedman Middle School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
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500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493

Gr: 5-7 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #22.

Edmund Hatch Bennett

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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47 North Walker Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245

Gr: K-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Joseph C Chamberlain

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216

Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #44.

Elizabeth Pole

(Math: 35% | Reading: 23%)
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215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260

Gr: K-4 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #55.

H H Galligan

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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15 Sheridan Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295

Gr: K-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #66.

John F Parker Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
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60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112

Gr: 5-7 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #77.

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
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28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255

Gr: PK-4 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Taunton, Massachusetts

Taunton, Massachusetts 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Edward F Leddy Elementary School (Closed 2014)

36 Second St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275

Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Hopewell (Closed 2023)

16 Monroe Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1240

Gr: K-4

James L Mulcahey (Closed 2011)

28 Clifford St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255

Gr: 5-8

Lowell M Maxham (Closed 2011)

141 Oak St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1265

Gr: K-4

Summer Street School (Closed 2010)

66 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1301

Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Walker (Closed 2011)

145 Berkley St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1285

Gr: K-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taunton, MA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Taunton, MA include Benjamin Friedman Middle School, Edmund Hatch Bennett and Joseph C Chamberlain.

How many public elementary schools are located in Taunton?

7 public elementary schools are located in Taunton.

What is the racial composition of students in Taunton?

Taunton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).