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Best Schools in East Taunton, Massachusetts

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.6/10
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Use this page to compare every school in East Taunton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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East Taunton Elementary

7.0/10

Elementary · Taunton. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Joseph H Martin

6.2/10

Middle · Taunton. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.6

out of 10

Median Home

$437,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in East Taunton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 East Taunton Elementary 7.0 / 10
2 Joseph H Martin 6.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.6/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$107,570

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$437,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
27%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
89%

Of occupied housing units

How East Taunton compares

Median household income

$108k

95% of Massachusetts median

About Schools in East Taunton, Massachusetts

East Taunton, Massachusetts is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.

With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in East Taunton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in East Taunton is East Taunton Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

East Taunton is served by 1 school district: Taunton. These districts collectively serve 8,018 students.

East Taunton's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $107,570. The poverty rate in the area is 10.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 02718 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 536 students · Pre-K–4th 7.0

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 648 students · 5th–7th 6.2

Schools in East Taunton

East Taunton, Massachusetts · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$107,570

Median Home Value

$437,300

Median Rent

$1,683/mo

Population

7,125

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

89%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Community Profile

East Taunton has a median household income of $107,570. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $437,300, with a median rent of $1,683/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.8%. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in East Taunton, Massachusetts

How many schools are in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

East Taunton has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in East Taunton is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in East Taunton on MySchoolScout is East Taunton Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in East Taunton on MySchoolScout is East Taunton Elementary with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best middle school in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in East Taunton on MySchoolScout is Joseph H Martin with a composite score of 6.2/10.

How many school districts serve East Taunton, Massachusetts?

East Taunton is served by 1 school district: Taunton.

What is the education level in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in East Taunton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

The median household income in East Taunton is approximately $107,570 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in East Taunton is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in East Taunton, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.