Taunton
8,311 Students
13 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4,282 |
| Hispanic | 1,194 |
| Black | 2,197 |
| Asian | 86 |
| Two or More | 498 |
| American Indian | 28 |
| Pacific Islander | 25 |
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White4,282 (51.5%)
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Black2,197 (26.4%)
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Hispanic1,194 (14.4%)
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Two or More498 (6.0%)
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Asian86 (1.0%)
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American Indian28 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander25 (0.3%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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
701 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
564 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
313 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
245 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
635 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
286 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
898 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
517 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
496 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
647 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
74 Students
High School 11th - 12th
2,877 Students
High School 8th - 12th
58 Students
High School 8th - 12th