For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,732 students in 02740, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02740, MA are Ellen R Hathaway, John Avery Parker and Sgt Wm H Carney Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02740 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02740, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02740, MA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellen R Hathaway
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
256 Court Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
John Avery Parker
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 Elm Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Alfred J Gomes
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
02740, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Gr: 9-12
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02740, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02740, MA include Ellen R Hathaway, John Avery Parker and Sgt Wm H Carney Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 02740?
4 public preschools are located in 02740.
What is the racial composition of students in 02740?
02740 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).