For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,873 students in 02740, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02740, MA are Elizabeth Carter Brooks, James B Congdon and Whaling City Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 02740 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02740, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02740, MA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Nemasket Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
James B Congdon
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Betsey B Winslow
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Thomas R Rodman
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
497 Mill Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Ellen R Hathaway
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
256 Court Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
John Avery Parker
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Keith Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 Elm Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Alfred J Gomes
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 5-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
02740, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Gr: 9-12
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02740, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02740, MA include Elizabeth Carter Brooks, James B Congdon and Whaling City Junior/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02740?
11 public elementary schools are located in 02740.
What is the racial composition of students in 02740?
02740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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