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Best Schools in 02746, MA
02746, MA has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,469 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 02746 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02746, MA
The top high schools in 02746, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairhaven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
2. Global Learning Charter Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Global Learning Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 499 Students
3. New Bedford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students
4. Trinity Day Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02746, MA
The top middle schools in 02746, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hastings Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Keith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
3. Normandin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1051 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02746, MA
The top elementary schools in 02746, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leroy Wood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
2. East Fairhaven
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
3. Elizabeth Carter Brooks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
4. Carlos Pacheco
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
5. Alma Del Mar Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Del Mar Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1038 Students
6. Abraham Lincoln
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
7. Charles S Ashley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
8. Hayden/mcfadden
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02746, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02746, MA has a total population of 17,436 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02746, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02746, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02746, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02746, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02746, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02746, MA
How many schools are in 02746, MA?
02746, MA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,469 students in total.
How do schools in 02746 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 02746 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 02746 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02746?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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