For the 2025-26 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, Stone Pk-12 School and Resiliency Preparatory Academy. 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 22% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), 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 75%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is B M C Durfee High School, with 82% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
B M C Durfee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
02720, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
117 Hood Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8235
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Gr: 12 | 1 student
1151 Robeson Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 8%
The Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25 June Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8473
Gr: PK-2 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 22%
439 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8306
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8107
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8107
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2585 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8250
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8250
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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, Stone Pk-12 School and Resiliency Preparatory Academy.
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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