District Overview
Headquartered at 215 Harris Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, the Taunton Public School District serves as a primary educational anchor for the surrounding suburban community within the greater Providence-Warwick metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 13 operational schools delivering comprehensive academic instruction from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programming. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains an overall enrollment of over 8,300 students, supporting balanced cohort sizes across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. This extensive coverage provides local families with a consistent, community-centered educational pathway spanning early childhood through high school graduation.

To cultivate an enriched learning environment for its vibrant and diverse student body, Taunton Public Schools relies on a robust human infrastructure comprising over 2,100 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional workforce features approximately 1,112 dedicated teachers, supported by nearly 158 instructional aides and more than 840 specialized support personnel. This substantial investment in staffing creates a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for individualized guidance, targeted academic interventions, and strong wraparound services. For families, students, and educational researchers, the district stands out as a well-resourced suburban school system dedicated to operational excellence, inclusive education, and holistic student achievement.
13
Total Schools
8,311
Total Students
1,111.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taunton
Demographic Student Count
White4,282
Hispanic1,194
Black2,197
Asian86
Two or More498
American Indian28
Pacific Islander25
  • White
    4,282 (51.5%)
  • Black
    2,197 (26.4%)
  • Hispanic
    1,194 (14.4%)
  • Two or More
    498 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    86 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    28 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    25 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Taunton
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle3
High3
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:8,311*
Teachers (FTE):1,111.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.5
Schools in Taunton
Found 13 Schools