For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,027 students in 02721, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 293 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 02721, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02721, MA are Atlantis Charter School, Letourneau Elementary School and John J Doran. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02721 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02721, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02721, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlantis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
991 Jefferson St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Grades: K-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #22.
Letourneau Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 Anthony Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-2170
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-2170
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
John J Doran
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Henry Lord Community School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Grades: PK-8
| 797 students
Rank: #55.
William S Greene
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: n/an/a
951 Slade Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8421
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8421
Grades: PK
| 95 students
02721, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 Brayton Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8320
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
128 Hartwell Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8360
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
45 Morgan Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8260
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
1207 Globe Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8405
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
650 Plymouth Avenue
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8266
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8266
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02721, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02721, MA include Atlantis Charter School, Letourneau Elementary School and John J Doran.
How many public schools are located in 02721?
6 public schools are located in 02721.
What percentage of students in 02721 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 02721 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02721?
02721 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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