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22 schools in Fall River

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Of the 22 public K-12 schools in Fall River, combined enrollment is roughly 14,385 students (an average of 654 per campus).

7-year change in Fall River

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,385
+1,249 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
22
+2 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 59%
% Hispanic
31%
was 23%
% Black
13%
was 7%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Argosy Collegiate Charter SchoolHigh06-12587
Atlantis Charter SchoolCombinedKG-121,246
B M C Durfee HighHigh09-122,642
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05712
Diman Regional Vocational Technical HighHigh09-121,463
Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK164
FRPS Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK53
Henry Lord Community SchoolElementaryKG-08817
James TanseyElementaryKG-05280
John J DoranElementaryPK-08525
Letourneau Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05566
Mary Fonseca Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05598
Matthew J Kuss MiddleMiddle06-08646
Morton MiddleMiddle06-08751
North End ElementaryElementaryPK-05655
Resiliency Preparatory AcademyHigh07-12171
Samuel WatsonElementaryKG-05287
Spencer BordenElementaryPK-05575
Stone PK-12 SchoolCombined02-1256
Talbot Innovation SchoolMiddle06-08582
Westall ElementaryElementaryKG-05276
William S GreeneElementaryPK-05733

About Fall River

Fall River is a medium-population Massachusetts city in terms of public-school footprint, with 22 schools and 14,385 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Fall River is around 654 students, 31% higher than the Massachusetts average of about 501.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 14,385 students, expanded 10% from the 13,136 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Fall River added 2 schools, going from 20 to 22. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 59% to 45%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Fall River discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Fall River?
Fall River, Massachusetts has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 14,385 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Fall River?
Fall River has 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Fall River?
B M C Durfee High is the largest public school in Fall River by enrollment, with approximately 2,642 students.
What school districts serve Fall River?
Fall River is served by 4 public school districts, including Atlantis Charter, Fall River, Argosy Collegiate Charter School, Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical.
What grade levels do public schools in Fall River cover?
Public schools in Fall River serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Fall River?
2 of the 22 public schools in Fall River are charter schools.