Best Public High Schools in 02740 (New Bedford, MA) (2025-26)

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Best 02740 Massachusetts Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,158 students in 02740, MA.

The top ranked public high schools in 02740, MA are Whaling City Junior/senior High School, New Bedford High School and Trinity Day Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 02740 have an score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 02740, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 02740 have a of 80%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is New Bedford High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02740, MA Public High Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Whaling City Junior/senior High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
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455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

New Bedford High School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
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230 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: 9-12 | 2,893 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

Trinity Day Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: 5-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

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Betsey B Winslow Elementary School (Closed 2023)

561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford (Closed 2023)

Charter School

384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400

Gr: 9-12

George H Dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2012)

338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Horatio A Kempton Elementary School (Closed 2016)

135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Renaissance Community Innovation School (Closed 2023)

286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 02740, MA?

The top ranked public high schools in 02740, MA include Whaling City Junior/senior High School, New Bedford High School and Trinity Day Academy.

How many public high schools are located in 02740?

3 public high schools are located in 02740.

What is the racial composition of students in 02740?

02740 public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).