Public schools in Taunton, MA
12 open public schools with an address in Taunton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,435
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Taunton public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Taunton, MA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,435 students, an average of 703 per school. The largest campus is Taunton High (2,877 students), and the largest elementary school is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898).
Taunton operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Taunton campus. 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 14.7:1, 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Taunton
Elementary schools in Taunton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Hatch Bennett Taunton | PK–04 | 313 | 13.3:1 | |
| Elizabeth Pole Taunton | PK–04 | 635 | 13.5:1 | |
| H H Galligan Taunton | KG–04 | 286 | 11.6:1 | |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton | PK–04 | 898 | 15:1 | |
| Joseph C Chamberlain Taunton | PK–04 | 496 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Taunton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Friedman Middle Taunton | 05–07 | 701 | 15.4:1 | |
| John F Parker Middle Taunton | 05–07 | 517 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Taunton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,335 | 13.4:1 | |
| Taunton Alternative High School Taunton · Alternative School | 08–12 | 74 | 15.6:1 | |
| Taunton High Taunton | 08–12 | 2,877 | 16.6:1 | |
| Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA) Taunton · Virtual | 08–12 | 58 | 14.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Taunton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward F. Leddy Preschool Taunton | PK–PK | 245 | 22.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.3%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black23.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Taunton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,435 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Taunton
How many public schools are in Taunton, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Taunton: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,435 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Taunton?
Schools with an address in Taunton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Taunton (11 schools), Bristol-Plymouth Regional Vocational Technical (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 Taunton?
Taunton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Taunton, with 2,877 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Taunton?
No school with an address in Taunton 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 Taunton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Taunton public schools is 14.7:1, 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 Taunton 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