For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,550 students in New Bedford, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in New Bedford, MA are 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in New Bedford, MA (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in New Bedford, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in New Bedford, MA include Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in New Bedford?
2 public charter schools are located in New Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford?
New Bedford public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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