District Contact & Information
Source: NCES CCD 2024–25Schools in New Bedford School District
24 schools listed| School | Level | Grades | Students | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 687 | New Bedford |
| Alfred J Gomes | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 623 | New Bedford |
| Betsey B Winslow | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 227 | New Bedford |
| Carlos Pacheco | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 242 | New Bedford |
| Casimir Pulaski | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 551 | New Bedford |
| Charles S Ashley | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 272 | New Bedford |
| Elizabeth Carter Brooks | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 261 | New Bedford |
| Ellen R Hathaway | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 201 | New Bedford |
| Elwyn G Campbell | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 267 | New Bedford |
| Hayden/McFadden | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 748 | New Bedford |
| Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 388 | New Bedford |
| James B Congdon | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 299 | New Bedford |
| Jireh Swift | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 204 | New Bedford |
| John Avery Parker | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 289 | New Bedford |
| John B Devalles | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 292 | New Bedford |
| Sgt Wm H Carney Academy | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 618 | New Bedford |
| Thomas R Rodman | Elementary | Kindergarten – 5th | 200 | New Bedford |
| William H Taylor | Elementary | Pre-K – 5th | 267 | New Bedford |
| Keith Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 949 | New Bedford |
| Normandin Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 990 | New Bedford |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Middle | 6th – 8th | 759 | New Bedford |
| New Bedford High | High | 9th – 12th | 2,878 | New Bedford |
| Trinity Day Academy | Other | 6th – 12th | 93 | New Bedford |
| Whaling City Junior/Senior High School | Other | 7th – 12th | 200 | New Bedford |
Zip Codes Served by New Bedford School District
4 zip codesFrequently Asked Questions
About New Bedford School District
New Bedford School District is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Massachusetts, primarily in Bristol County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 5th percentile among Massachusetts districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCAS 2024–25) and is ranked only against other Massachusetts districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
Schools in this district
NCES lists 24 schools operating under New Bedford School District — 18 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high and 2 other or combined. The largest by enrollment is New Bedford High with 2,878 students. School-level enrollment comes from the NCES Common Core of Data school directory; a school with no reported enrollment is shown with a dash rather than a zero.
Checking your own address
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (508)997-4511 before making a housing decision.