For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,510 students in 02746, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02746, MA are Alma Del Mar Charter School, Global Learning Charter Public School and Carlos Pacheco. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02746 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02746, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02746, MA Public Elementary Schools (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 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Carlos Pacheco
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
261 Mt Pleasant Stre
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Hayden/mcfadden
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
361 Cedar Grove
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
02746, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02746, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02746, MA include Alma Del Mar Charter School, Global Learning Charter Public School and Carlos Pacheco.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02746?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02746.
What is the racial composition of students in 02746?
02746 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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