Best Schools in New Bedford, MA
New Bedford, MA has a total of 40 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 19,962 students attend New Bedford, MA schools. On average, schools in New Bedford score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Bedford meet expectations.
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
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Fairhaven • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
2. Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
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Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students
3. Global Learning Charter Public School
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Global Learning Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 499 Students
4. New Bedford High
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students
5. Whaling City Junior/senior High School
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
6. Trinity Day Academy
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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
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Dartmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Albert F Ford Middle School
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Acushnet • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
3. Hastings Middle
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Fairhaven • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
4. Keith Middle School
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
5. Normandin Middle School
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1051 Students
6. Roosevelt Middle School
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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
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Acushnet • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
2. Betsey B Winslow
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
3. James B Congdon
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students
4. William H Taylor
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New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
5. Casimir Pulaski
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New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
6. Thomas R Rodman
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students
7. Abraham Lincoln
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
8. Elizabeth Carter Brooks
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
9. Alma Del Mar Charter School
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Alma Del Mar Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1038 Students
10. Jireh Swift
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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
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 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
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 New Bedford, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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