For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,726 students in 02740, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02740, MA are Elizabeth Carter Brooks, James B Congdon and Ellen R Hathaway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02740 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02740, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02740, MA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Nemasket Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
James B Congdon
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Ellen R Hathaway
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
256 Court Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas R Rodman
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
497 Mill Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Betsey B Winslow
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
John Avery Parker
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 Elm Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Keith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #99.
Alfred J Gomes
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Trinity Day Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 5-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance Community Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
02740, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02740, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02740, MA include Elizabeth Carter Brooks, James B Congdon and Ellen R Hathaway.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02740?
11 public elementary schools are located in 02740.
What is the racial composition of students in 02740?
02740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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