Schools in Taunton, Massachusetts (2025)

11 schools · 8,179 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 564.

Taunton, in Massachusetts, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,179 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 11 public.

The median Enrollment across Taunton's schools is 564, above the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

10 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is East Taunton Elementary (61.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by H H Galligan (61.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Benjamin Friedman Middle (44.9, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Taunton High (2,877 students), James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898 students), Benjamin Friedman Middle (701 students).

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Ranked schools in Taunton

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	East Taunton Elementary East Taunton · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	61.5 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	564
2	H H Galligan Taunton · Elementary · Grades K–4	Public	61.4 Top 50%	52% Math proficiency	286
3	Benjamin Friedman Middle Taunton · Middle · Grades 5–7	Public	44.9 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	701
4	Joseph C Chamberlain Taunton · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	43.3 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	496
5	Edmund Hatch Bennett Taunton · Elementary · Grades K–4	Public	40.6 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	313
6	Elizabeth Pole Taunton · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	39.0 Lower 50%	40% Math proficiency	635
7	Taunton High Taunton · High · Grades 8–12	Public	34.4 Lower 50%	34% Math proficiency	2,877
8	John F Parker Middle Taunton · Middle · Grades 5–7	Public	27.9 Lower 50%	35% Math proficiency	517
9	Joseph H Martin East Taunton · Middle · Grades 5–7	Public	26.2 Lower 50%	26% Math proficiency	647
10	James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	16.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	898

Other schools in Taunton

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Edward F. Leddy Preschool

Taunton · Public other · Grades PK–PK

245 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Taunton?

East Taunton Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Taunton with a Success Index (US) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Taunton?

Taunton has 11 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 8,179 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Taunton?

The median Enrollment across schools in Taunton is 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.