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Best New Bedford Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,541 students in New Bedford, MA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in New Bedford, MA are Whaling City Junior/senior High School, Alma Del Mar 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.

New Bedford, MA public middle schools have an score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in New Bedford, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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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: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #22.

Alma Del Mar Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
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515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827

Gr: K-8 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Global Learning Charter Public School

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
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101 Nye St.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105

Gr: 5-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #44.

Roosevelt Middle School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
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119 Frederick Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511

Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #55.

Keith Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
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225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511

Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #66.

Normandin Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
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81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300

Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #77.

Trinity Day Academy

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

Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Bedford, MA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in New Bedford, MA include Whaling City Junior/senior High School, Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School.

How many public middle schools are located in New Bedford?

7 public middle schools are located in New Bedford.

What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford?

New Bedford public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).