For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,946 students in 02720, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02720, MA are Spencer Borden, James Tansey and North End Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02720 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02720, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02720, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Borden
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
James Tansey
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Ray Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
02720, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
117 Hood Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Fall River Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 Oak Grove Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Fall River Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Grades: 12
| 1 students
1151 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
The Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25 June Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Grades: PK-2
| 27 students
439 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8107
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8107
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8250
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8250
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02720, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02720, MA include Spencer Borden, James Tansey and North End Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02720?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02720.
What is the racial composition of students in 02720?
02720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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