For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,435 students in South Dartmouth, MA (there are , serving 66 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in South Dartmouth, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Dartmouth, MA are Dartmouth High School and Joseph Demello. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dartmouth, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Dartmouth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Dartmouth, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dartmouth High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Bakerville Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 961-2700
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 961-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Demello
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-6750
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-6750
Gr: 1-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
746 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
Gr: PK-K | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Dartmouth, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Dartmouth, MA include Dartmouth High School and Joseph Demello.
How many public schools are located in South Dartmouth?
3 public schools are located in South Dartmouth.
What percentage of students in South Dartmouth go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in South Dartmouth are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Dartmouth?
South Dartmouth public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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