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New Bedford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,230 students in New Bedford, MA, 7% of all K-12 students in New Bedford, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
44% of private schools in New Bedford, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,230
  • Average Tuition: $5,045
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View New Bedford, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,230
  • Average Tuition: $5,045
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View New Bedford, MA School Trends

Top Ranked New Bedford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Nazarene Christian Academy
Nazarene Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
764 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
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St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo
St Teresa of Calcutta School
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
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All Saints Catholic School Photo
All Saints Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
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Map of Early Learning Child Care
Early Learning Child Care
Gr: NS | 84 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
322 Maxfield Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
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Holy Family Holy Name School Photo
Holy Family Holy Name School
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
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Map of Kennedy-donovan Center School
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
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Map of Little People's College
Little People's College
Gr: NS | 109 students
Daycare / Preschool
850 Church Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-1978
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Map of Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford
Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students
All-boys
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
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Map of Our Sisters' School
Our Sisters' School
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
All-girls
145 Brownell Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
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New Bedford, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
103 Crapo Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-9612
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
Catholic
190 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 994-5121
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New Bedford, MA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,230
Students
$5,045
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Bedford)
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
29%
32%
0.62
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
67 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
632 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
51%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
409 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
33%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
104 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
68%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,045
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$18,694
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Bedford, MA?
The top ranked private schools in New Bedford, MA include Nazarene Christian Academy and St Teresa of Calcutta School.
How many private schools are located in New Bedford?
9 private schools are located in New Bedford.
How diverse are private schools in New Bedford?
New Bedford private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in New Bedford go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in New Bedford are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Bedford?
44% of private schools in New Bedford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in New Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?

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