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Our Sisters' School

145 Brownell Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740

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Tel: (508) 994-1255

www.oursistersschool.org

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Our mission, as an independent, tuition-free, non-sectarian middle school, is to educate and inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the New Bedford area.

Our Sisters' School empowers girls to step into the future with valuable life skills and a mindset of achievement and excellence by providing a safe, supportive and academically challenging environment.

Community and volunteer involvement are core values of the school.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Year Founded

2007

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

73 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and uniform shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

We are a tuition free middle school for girls from the greater New Bedford area who are from economically disadvantaged families.

Application URL

Online Application

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 73 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bristol County, MA is $9,332 for elementary schools and $14,815 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bristol County, MA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).