For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,374 students in Bristol County, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bristol County, MA are Alma Del Mar Charter School, Atlantis Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol County, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Bristol County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bristol County (2026)
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 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Atlantis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
991 Jefferson St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 646-6410
Gr: K-12 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
263 Hamlet Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 567-4725
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 567-4725
Gr: 6-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bristol County, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bristol County, MA include Alma Del Mar Charter School, Atlantis Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in Bristol County?
4 public charter schools are located in Bristol County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol County?
Bristol County public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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