For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,325 students in New Bedford, MA (there are 28 public schools, serving 16,062 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in New Bedford, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in New Bedford, MA include St Teresa of Calcutta School, Holy Family Holy Name School and Nazarene Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
Top Ranked New Bedford Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Family Holy Name School![Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom]( "Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom")
(Catholic)
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Nazarene Christian Academy
(Christian)
764 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
St Teresa of Calcutta School![St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo]( "St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo")
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
All Saints Catholic School![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
(Catholic)
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Early Learning Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
322 Maxfield Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
Grades: NS
| 84 students
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Little People's College
Daycare / Preschool
850 Church Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-1978
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-1978
Grades: NS
| 109 students
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
Grades: 5-8
| 58 students
Our Sisters' School
All-girls
145 Brownell Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
Grades: 5-8
| 66 students
New Bedford, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
103 Crapo Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-9612
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-9612
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
190 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 994-5121
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 994-5121
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in New Bedford, MA?
The top ranked private schools in New Bedford, MA include St Teresa of Calcutta School, Holy Family Holy Name School and Nazarene Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in New Bedford, MA?
9 private schools are located in New Bedford, MA.
How diverse are private schools in New Bedford, MA?
New Bedford, MA private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in New Bedford, MA go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in New Bedford, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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