For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,759 students in Stoughton, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 83 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Stoughton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stoughton, MA are Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School, Stoughton High School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoughton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Stoughton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stoughton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1322 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Stoughton High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Pearl Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7001
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Ash Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Joseph H Gibbons
(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
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Helen Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Pine Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
O'donnell Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
137 Walnut Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-1003
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stoughton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stoughton, MA include Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School, Stoughton High School and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stoughton?
8 public schools are located in Stoughton.
What percentage of students in Stoughton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Stoughton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stoughton?
Stoughton public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stoughton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stoughton include: O'donnell Middle School vs. Stoughton High School, O'donnell Middle School vs. South Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. O'donnell Middle School
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