Fall River Schools Rank in 2027 State List

Families comparing Massachusetts schools can now see 2027 rankings alongside proficiency and class-size figures.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Secondary Education

Fall River Schools Rank in 2027 State List

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U.S. News & World Report published its 2027 rankings of Massachusetts elementary and middle schools. John J. Doran ranked No. 128 among Massachusetts middle schools, and James Tansey ranked No. 161 among elementary schools.

Why it matters

For Massachusetts families choosing a school, the rankings put local options side by side on math and reading proficiency and student-teacher ratio. Parents weighing a move or a school choice now have a published, statewide comparison to read alongside their own visits and records.

John J. Doran in Fall River ranked No. 128 among Massachusetts middle schools and No. 694 among elementary schools, with 21% math and 23% reading proficiency. James Tansey ranked No. 161 among elementary schools, with 56% math and 40% reading proficiency.

The players

U.S. News & World Report

A national publication that produces annual school rankings and consumer guides for families comparing schools.

The details

U.S. News weights four indicators equally at 25% each: math proficiency, reading proficiency, math performance and reading performance. Proficiency measures the share of students who score at or above the proficient level on state tests. Parents comparing schools can read the rank alongside the proficiency shares and the student-teacher ratio, which at Doran is 14:1 and at Tansey 15:1.

2027: U.S. News publishes the 2027 Massachusetts school rankings, released October 31, 2026.

The Home Front

Annual school rankings have become a common input in family decisions about where to buy or rent in Massachusetts, where school quality is tied to neighborhood choice. Families weighing a move can treat the 2027 list as one data point alongside enrollment boundaries and local property costs.

If you are considering a school for your child, compare each school's rank with its proficiency shares and student-teacher ratio before deciding. Check your district's enrollment boundaries with the school district directly, since a ranking does not confirm which school your address is assigned to.

The takeaway

The rankings give Massachusetts families a statewide comparison, but a single rank is only one input. Pull the proficiency and ratio figures for any school you are considering, and confirm your address's assigned school with your district before you plan a move.