For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,178 students in 02745, MA (there are , serving 299 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, Casimir Pulaski and Elwyn G Campbell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 02745 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02745, MA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Casimir Pulaski
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1097 Braley Rd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Elwyn G Campbell
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Essex Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Charles S Ashley
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Jireh Swift
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2203 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Normandin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02745, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02745, MA include Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Casimir Pulaski and Elwyn G Campbell.
How many public schools are located in 02745?
7 public schools are located in 02745.
What percentage of students in 02745 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 02745 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02745?
02745 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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