Best New Bedford Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,543 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 score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in New Bedford, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Alma Del Mar Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
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515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827

Gr: K-8 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Global Learning Charter Public School

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
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101 Nye St.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105

Gr: 5-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Betsey B Winslow Elementary School (Closed 2023)

561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford (Closed 2023)

Charter School

384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400

Gr: 9-12

George H Dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2012)

338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Horatio A Kempton Elementary School (Closed 2016)

135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

John B Devalles Elementary School (Closed 2023)

120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Phillips Avenue (Closed 2011)

249 Phillips Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5

Renaissance Community Innovation School (Closed 2023)

286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Sarah D Ottiwell (Closed 2011)

26 Madeira Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5

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?

2 public charter schools are located in New Bedford.

What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford?

New Bedford public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).