Public schools in Fall River, MA
22 open public schools with an address in Fall River, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,385
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Fall River public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Fall River, MA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,385 students, an average of 654 per school. The largest campus is B M C Durfee High (2,642 students), and the largest elementary school is Henry Lord Community School (817).
Fall River operates the most schools here (19), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fall River campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 12.6:1, 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 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Fall River
Fall River
Public school district
19 schools in Fall River
Argosy Collegiate Charter School (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fall River
Atlantis Charter (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Fall River
Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical
Public school district
1 school in Fall River
Elementary schools in Fall River
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School Fall River | KG–05 | 712 | 15.2:1 | |
| Henry Lord Community School Fall River | PK–08 | 817 | 12.4:1 | |
| James Tansey Fall River | KG–05 | 280 | 15.5:1 | |
| John J Doran Fall River | PK–08 | 525 | 13.9:1 | |
| Letourneau Elementary School Fall River | PK–05 | 566 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mary Fonseca Elementary School Fall River | PK–05 | 598 | 13.9:1 | |
| North End Elementary Fall River | PK–05 | 655 | 13.6:1 | |
| Samuel Watson Fall River · Magnet | KG–05 | 287 | 12.7:1 | |
| Spencer Borden Fall River | PK–05 | 575 | 13.7:1 | |
| Westall Elementary Fall River | KG–05 | 276 | 14.9:1 | |
| William S Greene Fall River | PK–05 | 733 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Fall River
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew J Kuss Middle Fall River | 06–08 | 646 | 10.4:1 | |
| Morton Middle Fall River | 06–08 | 751 | 13:1 | |
| Talbot Innovation School Fall River | 06–08 | 582 | 12:1 |
High schools in Fall River
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argosy Collegiate Charter School Argosy Collegiate Charter School (District) · Charter | 06–12 | 587 | 10.6:1 | |
| B M C Durfee High Fall River | 09–12 | 2,642 | 11.3:1 | |
| Diman Regional Vocational Technical High Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,463 | 10.3:1 | |
| Resiliency Preparatory Academy Fall River · Alternative School | 07–12 | 171 | 7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Fall River
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Charter School Atlantis Charter (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,246 | 11.8:1 | |
| Early Learning Center Fall River | PK–PK | 164 | 12.6:1 | |
| FRPS Early Learning Center Fall River | PK–PK | 53 | 8.8:1 | |
| Stone PK-12 School Fall River | PK–12 | 56 | 4.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.3%
- Hispanic30.6%
- Black13%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Fall River schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,385 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fall River
How many public schools are in Fall River, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Fall River: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 14,385 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fall River?
Schools with an address in Fall River belong to 4 education agencies, led by Fall River (19 schools), Argosy Collegiate Charter School (District) (1 school), Atlantis Charter (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 Fall River?
B M C Durfee High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fall River, with 2,642 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fall River?
Yes. 2 of the 22 public schools in Fall River are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Argosy Collegiate Charter School, Atlantis Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fall River schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fall River public schools is 12.6:1, 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 Fall River 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