For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,619 students in 02302, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,197 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 02302, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02302, MA are Plouffe Middle School, Ashfield Middle School and Brookfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02302 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02302, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02302, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plouffe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Ashfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Brookfield
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Edgar B Davis
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Grades: K-8
| 930 students
Rank: #55.
Mary E. Baker School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Quincy Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gilmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Downey
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise College And Career Academy
Magnet School
440 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Grades: 9
| 38 students
02302, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Champion Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
20 Union Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
59 Sawtell Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7263
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
150 Clinton St.
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7274
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7685
Grades: PK-K
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02302, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02302, MA include Plouffe Middle School, Ashfield Middle School and Brookfield.
How many public schools are located in 02302?
9 public schools are located in 02302.
What percentage of students in 02302 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 02302 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02302?
02302 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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