Public schools in Stoughton, MA
8 open public schools with an address in Stoughton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,759
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Stoughton public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Stoughton, MA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,759 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Stoughton High (1,118 students), and the largest elementary school is Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary (403).
Every listed school belongs to Stoughton. 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 12:1, similar to 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 districts and agencies serving Stoughton
Elementary schools in Stoughton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Hansen Elementary Stoughton | KG–05 | 285 | 12.6:1 | |
| Joseph H Gibbons Stoughton | KG–05 | 389 | 13.6:1 | |
| Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary Stoughton | KG–05 | 403 | 11.4:1 | |
| Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School Stoughton | PK–05 | 357 | 13:1 | |
| South Elementary Stoughton | KG–05 | 305 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Stoughton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Donnell Middle School Stoughton | 06–08 | 801 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Stoughton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High Stoughton | 09–12 | 1,118 | 10.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Stoughton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center Stoughton | PK–PK | 101 | 10.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.5%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black30.3%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Stoughton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,759 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Stoughton
How many public schools are in Stoughton, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Stoughton: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,759 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Stoughton?
All listed public schools with an address in Stoughton belong to Stoughton. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Stoughton?
Stoughton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Stoughton, with 1,118 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Stoughton?
No school with an address in Stoughton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Stoughton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Stoughton public schools is 12:1, similar to 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 Stoughton 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