For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,578 students in 02072, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 02072, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02072, MA are Stoughton High School, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02072 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02072, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02072, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stoughton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Pearl Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7001
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #22.
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1322 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
171 Ash Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph H Gibbons
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Morton Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7008
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7008
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Pine Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Helen Hansen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
O'donnell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Cushing Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7002
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7002
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
137 Walnut Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Grades: PK
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02072, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02072, MA include Stoughton High School, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02072?
8 public schools are located in 02072.
What percentage of students in 02072 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 02072 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02072?
02072 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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