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Best Schools in Fairhaven, MA
Fairhaven, MA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,370 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Fairhaven meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairhaven, MA
The top high schools in Fairhaven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Rochester Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Rochester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 627 Students
2. Fairhaven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
3. Trinity Day Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairhaven, MA
The top middle schools in Fairhaven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Hammondtown
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattapoisett • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 192 Students
2. Old Rochester Regional Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Rochester • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 424 Students
3. Hastings Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
4. Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairhaven, MA
The top elementary schools in Fairhaven, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattapoisett • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 237 Students
2. Leroy Wood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
3. William H Taylor
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Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
4. East Fairhaven
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
5. Alfred J Gomes
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Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
6. John Avery Parker
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Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
7. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairhaven, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairhaven, MA has a total population of 15,895 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairhaven, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairhaven, MA
How many schools are in Fairhaven, MA?
Fairhaven, MA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,370 students in total.
How do schools in Fairhaven perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Fairhaven score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Fairhaven meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairhaven?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fairhaven
4 of 4 schools in Fairhaven carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Fairhaven. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.