For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,908 students in 02302, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02302, MA are Brockton Therapeutic Day School, Plouffe Middle School and Ashfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02302 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02302, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02302, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Plouffe Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Ashfield Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Edgar B Davis
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Gr: K-8 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Mary E. Baker School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Quincy Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Brookfield
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Downey
(Math: 24% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02302, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02302, MA include Brockton Therapeutic Day School, Plouffe Middle School and Ashfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02302?
9 public elementary schools are located in 02302.
What is the racial composition of students in 02302?
02302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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