For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,510 students in 02746, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02746, MA are Alma Del Mar Charter School, Global Learning Charter Public School and Carlos Pacheco. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02746 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02746, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02746, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Del Mar Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
Gr: K-8 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Global Learning Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Nye St.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Gr: 5-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Carlos Pacheco
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
261 Mt Pleasant Stre
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Hayden/mcfadden
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
361 Cedar Grove
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02746, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02746, MA include Alma Del Mar Charter School, Global Learning Charter Public School and Carlos Pacheco.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02746?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02746.
What is the racial composition of students in 02746?
02746 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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