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Best New Bedford Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,830 students in New Bedford, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in New Bedford, MA are Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Whaling City Junior/senior High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
New Bedford, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 2,151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Global Learning Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
New Bedford High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,878 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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 high schools in New Bedford, MA?
How many public high schools are located in New Bedford?
5 public high schools are located in New Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford?
New Bedford public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in New Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?

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