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Best Schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Compare 27 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
27
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
16,206
Total Students
Across New Bedford
10.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
27 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score32%
ELA Assessment Score32%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,151 students at Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
William H Taylor
publicelementaryPK-5
71 Portland Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
5.2
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
publichighGrade 9-12
1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
5.1
Rating
Students
2,151
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
47%
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
publicelementaryK-5
212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
5
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Casimir Pulaski
publicelementaryPK-5
1097 Braley Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745
4.3
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
44%
James B Congdon
publicelementaryK-5
50 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
4.2
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
47%
Ellen R Hathaway
publicelementaryK-5
256 Court Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
3.7
Rating
Students
201
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
47%
Thomas R Rodman
publicelementaryK-5
497 Mill Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
3.2
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Charles S Ashley
publicelementaryK-5
122 Rochambeau Street, New Bedford, MA 02745
3.2
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Abraham Lincoln
publicelementaryK-5
445 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745
3.1
Rating
Students
687
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
37%
Jireh Swift
publicelementaryPK-5
2203 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745
3
Rating
Students
204
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Betsey B Winslow
publicelementaryK-5
561 Allen Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
3
Rating
Students
227
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Alma Del Mar Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
515 Belleville Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
3
Rating
Students
1,042
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Global Learning Charter Public School
charter schoolhighGrade 5-12
101 Nye St., New Bedford, MA 02746
2.8
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
21%
John Avery Parker
publicelementaryPK-5
705 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
2.5
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Elwyn G Campbell
publicelementaryPK-5
145 Essex Street, New Bedford, MA 02745
2.5
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
32%
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
247 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
2.3
Rating
Students
618
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
20%
Roosevelt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
119 Frederick Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
2.2
Rating
Students
759
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
17%
John B Devalles
publicelementaryK-5
120 Katherine Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
2.2
Rating
Students
292
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Normandin Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
81 Felton St, New Bedford, MA 02745
2
Rating
Students
990
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
17%
Keith Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740
2
Rating
Students
949
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Detailed Overview of Schools in New Bedford
New Bedford, Massachusetts is home to 27 schools serving over 16,206 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Bedford, Massachusetts?
There are 27 schools in New Bedford, serving 16,206 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in New Bedford?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in New Bedford include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in New Bedford?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in New Bedford is 10.9:1.