Our Sisters' School

145 Brownell Ave New Bedford, MA 02740
www.oursistersschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Rankings

Our Sisters' School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and uniform shirt

Tuition & 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.
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School Notes

  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Our Sisters' School?
The application deadline for Our Sisters' School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Bristol County, MA is $9,460 for elementary schools and $15,135 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).

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