Best Public Preschools in Taunton, MA (2025-26)

Best Taunton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

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: #22.

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%

Rank: n/an/a

Edward F. Leddy Preschool

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

Gr: PK | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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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 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).