For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,448 students in New Bedford, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in New Bedford, MA are Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bedford, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in New Bedford, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Del Mar Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
Global Learning Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Grades: 5-12
| 504 students
New Bedford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
249 Phillips Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
26 Madeira Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in New Bedford, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in New Bedford, MA include Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in New Bedford, MA?
2 public charter schools are located in New Bedford, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford, MA?
New Bedford, MA public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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