Best High Schools in New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA has 7 high schools with 6,543 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Bedford score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Bedford meet expectations.

1. Fairhaven High

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairhaven • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students

2. Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students

3. Global Learning Charter Public School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Global Learning Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 499 Students

4. New Bedford High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students

5. Whaling City Junior/senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students

6. Trinity Day Academy

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 83 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA has 6 middle schools with 4,348 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Bedford score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Bedford meet expectations.

1. Dartmouth Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dartmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

2. Albert F Ford Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Acushnet • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students

3. Hastings Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairhaven • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students

4. Keith Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students

5. Normandin Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1051 Students

6. Roosevelt Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students

Best Elementary Schools in New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA has 27 elementary schools with 9,071 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Bedford score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Bedford meet expectations.

1. Acushnet Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Acushnet • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students

2. Betsey B Winslow

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students

3. James B Congdon

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students

4. William H Taylor

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students

5. Casimir Pulaski

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students

6. Thomas R Rodman

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students

7. Abraham Lincoln

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students

8. Elizabeth Carter Brooks

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students

9. Alma Del Mar Charter School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alma Del Mar Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1038 Students

10. Jireh Swift

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Bedford, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

New Bedford, MA has a total population of 100,559 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Bedford, MA

19,962

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Bedford, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Bedford, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Bedford, MA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,691 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Bedford, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near New Bedford, MA

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Fairhaven, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Smith Mills, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Dartmouth, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dartmouth, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Acushnet, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Dartmouth, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Kempton Croft, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Tinkhamtown, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Silver Shell Beach, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mattapoisett, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations