Public schools in Brockton, MA
25 open public schools with an address in Brockton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,014
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Brockton public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Brockton, MA: 11 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,014 students, an average of 641 per school. The largest campus is Brockton High (3,598 students), and the largest elementary school is Edgar B Davis (1,009).
Brockton operates the most schools here (24), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Brockton
Elementary schools in Brockton
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Brockton | PK–05 | 532 | 15.5:1 | |
| Downey Brockton | PK–05 | 602 | 14.6:1 | |
| Dr W Arnone Community School Brockton | PK–05 | 763 | 17.6:1 | |
| Edgar B Davis Brockton | KG–08 | 1,009 | 17.8:1 | |
| Gilmore Elementary School Brockton | KG–05 | 444 | 16.5:1 | |
| Hancock Brockton | KG–05 | 680 | 16.1:1 | |
| John F Kennedy Brockton | KG–05 | 539 | 15.3:1 | |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary Brockton | KG–05 | 875 | 16.2:1 | |
| Manthala George Jr. School Brockton | PK–05 | 838 | 18.1:1 | |
| Mary E. Baker School Brockton | KG–05 | 769 | 14.4:1 | |
| Oscar F Raymond Brockton | KG–05 | 864 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Brockton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Middle School Brockton | 06–08 | 474 | 12.7:1 | |
| East Middle School Brockton | 06–08 | 421 | 12.3:1 | |
| North Middle School Brockton | 06–08 | 427 | 13.8:1 | |
| Plouffe Middle School Brockton | 06–08 | 627 | 14.2:1 | |
| South Middle School Brockton | 06–08 | 398 | 10.4:1 | |
| West Middle School Brockton | 06–08 | 533 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Brockton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton High Brockton | 09–12 | 3,598 | 17:1 | |
| Brockton Virtual Learning Academy Brockton · Virtual | 06–12 | 122 | 8.7:1 | |
| Champion High School Brockton | 09–12 | 163 | 15.8:1 | |
| Edison Evening Academy Brockton | 09–12 | 225 | 51.5:1 | |
| New Heights Charter School of Brockton New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District) · Charter | 06–12 | 734 | 15:1 | |
| PROMISE College and Career Academy Brockton | 09–12 | 138 | 16:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Brockton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center Brockton | PK–PK | 209 | 13.5:1 | |
| Brockton Therapeutic Day School Brockton · Alternative School | KG–12 | 30 | 3.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black62.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Brockton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,014 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brockton
How many public schools are in Brockton, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Brockton: 11 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 16,014 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brockton?
Schools with an address in Brockton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Brockton (24 schools), New Heights Charter School of Brockton (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Brockton?
Brockton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brockton, with 3,598 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brockton?
Yes. 1 of the 25 public schools in Brockton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including New Heights Charter School of Brockton. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brockton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brockton public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Brockton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities