Top 5 Best 02745 Massachusetts Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,137 students in 02745, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 293 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 02745, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02745, MA are Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical Elementary School, Casimir Pulaski and Charles S Ashley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02745 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 02745, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02745, MA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical Elementary School
Vocational School
Math: 38% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 2,113 students
Rank: #22.
Casimir Pulaski
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1097 Braley Rd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Charles S Ashley
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
445 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Jireh Swift
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2203 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Elwyn G Campbell
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Essex Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Normandin Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02745, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02745, MA are Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical Elementary School, Casimir Pulaski and Charles S Ashley.
How many public schools are located in 02745, MA?
7 public schools are located in 02745, MA.
What percentage of students in 02745, MA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 02745, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02745, MA?
02745, MA minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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