For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,476 students in Stoughton, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stoughton, MA are Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School, South Elementary School and Joseph H Gibbons. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoughton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stoughton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Stoughton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1322 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7005
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
171 Ash Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7004
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph R Dawe Jr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Pine Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7007
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Helen Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Central Street
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Stoughton, MA 02072
(781) 344-7006
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stoughton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stoughton, MA include Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School, South Elementary School and Joseph H Gibbons.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stoughton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Stoughton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoughton?
Stoughton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Stoughton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Stoughton include: O'donnell Middle School vs. South Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. O'donnell Middle School
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