Skip to main content

Excellent

#129 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 7% in state

Charles Taylor Elementary

Elementary School · Foxborough

196 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035

Enrollment

280

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#129 of 1,793

In Foxborough

#2 of 6

public schools

In district

#2 of 5

Foxborough

School environment

9.2 / 10

Excellent

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Charles Taylor Elementary?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Charles Taylor Elementary

8.8/10

Elementary School in Foxborough · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Foxborough High

6.6/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Vincent M Igo Elementary

9.1/10

0.9 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Charles Taylor Elementary

Charles Taylor Elementary is a public elementary school in Foxborough, MA, part of Foxborough. Charles Taylor Elementary serves approximately 280 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Charles Taylor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Charles Taylor Elementary show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.7
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,923
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Charles Taylor Elementary — Students at Charles Taylor Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 64.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 58.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
54.7%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
60.3%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
54.7%
ELA
64.7%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
48%
2023
Math
63.5%
ELA
49.5%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
53.5%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
59.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.

How Charles Taylor Elementary Compares

See how Charles Taylor Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.8/10
93th percentile in MA
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
8.8/10
Excellent
Environment
9.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.9%

Location

196 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Charles Taylor Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vincent M Igo Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Anna Ware Jackson (rated 8.8/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Plainville), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Delaney (rated 8.5/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Wrentham), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Foxborough, see our Foxborough schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Foxborough High Foxborough 0.5 mi 6.6
Vincent M Igo Elementary Foxborough 0.9 mi 9.1
Foxborough Regional Charter School Foxborough 0.8 mi 4.3
KING'S WOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Foxboro 1.2 mi
John J Ahern Foxborough 1.7 mi 7.4
HANDS-ON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mansfield 1.9 mi 5.8
Roland Green School Mansfield 2.3 mi 4.8
THE SAGE SCHOOL Foxboro 2.6 mi 7.9
Mabelle M Burrell Foxborough 2.6 mi 8.2
Harold L Qualters Middle Mansfield 2.8 mi 8.8
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mansfield 2.8 mi 3.9
Mansfield High Mansfield 2.9 mi 7.8
Everett W Robinson Mansfield 2.9 mi 7.5
Jordan/Jackson Elementary Mansfield 3.1 mi 7.1
Boyden Walpole 4.0 mi 8.0
Beatrice H Wood Elementary Plainville 3.4 mi 6.6
Anna Ware Jackson Plainville 3.5 mi 8.8
Joseph W Martin Jr Elementary North Attleborough 4.2 mi 3.4
DISCOVERY DAYCARE CENTER Plainville 3.9 mi
Delaney Wrentham 3.8 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$108,559

Median Home Value

$581,900

Median Rent

$1,763/mo

Population

18,516

College Educated

58.3%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

31.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

43.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Anna Ware Jackson Plainville, MA 8.8
Deer Hill Cohasset, MA 8.8
Harrington Lexington, MA 8.8
Jefferson Elementary Franklin, MA 8.8
Lincoln-Eliot Newton, MA 8.8
South Stoneham, MA 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Charles Taylor Elementary

What grades does Charles Taylor Elementary serve?

Charles Taylor Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Charles Taylor Elementary?

Charles Taylor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Taylor Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles Taylor Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles Taylor Elementary rank in MA?

Charles Taylor Elementary ranks #129 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Charles Taylor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles Taylor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Charles Taylor Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Taylor Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charles Taylor Elementary a charter school?

No, Charles Taylor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles Taylor Elementary a Title I school?

No, Charles Taylor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
15 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

Powered by Walk Score

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%

District

Foxborough
District Enrollment
2,485
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,923
District Rank
#2 of 5

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.