For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,681 students in 02720, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in 02720, MA are B M C Durfee High School, Resiliency Preparatory Academy and Stone Pk-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 02720 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 02720, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02720 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is B M C Durfee High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02720, MA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B M C Durfee High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,435 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Grades: 7-12
| 184 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
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 high schools in 02720, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in 02720, MA include B M C Durfee High School, Resiliency Preparatory Academy and Stone Pk-12 School.
How many public high schools are located in 02720?
3 public high schools are located in 02720.
What is the racial composition of students in 02720?
02720 public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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