Largest Schools in New Bedford (2025)
Schools with the highest enrollment. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 26 schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 124New Bedford HighNew Bedford · Public HighEnrollment: 2,878
- 262Alma del Mar Charter SchoolNew Bedford · Charter ElementaryEnrollment: 1,042
- 327Normandin Middle SchoolNew Bedford · Public MiddleEnrollment: 990
- 426Keith Middle SchoolNew Bedford · Public MiddleEnrollment: 949
- 529Roosevelt Middle SchoolNew Bedford · Public MiddleEnrollment: 759
- 622Hayden/McFaddenNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 748
- 739Abraham LincolnNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 687
- 833Alfred J GomesNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 623
- 952Sgt Wm H Carney AcademyNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 618
- 1065Casimir PulaskiNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 551
- 1151Global Learning Charter Public SchoolNew Bedford · Charter HighEnrollment: 508
- 1232Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary SchoolNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 388
- 1394James B CongdonNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 299
- 1445John B DevallesNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 292
- 1548John Avery ParkerNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 289
- 1637Charles S AshleyNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 272
- 1778William H TaylorNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 267
- 1842Elwyn G CampbellNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 267
- 1952Elizabeth Carter BrooksNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 261
- 2052Carlos PachecoNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 242
- 2144Betsey B WinslowNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 227
- 2244Jireh SwiftNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 204
- 2341Ellen R HathawayNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 201
- 2481Thomas R RodmanNew Bedford · Public ElementaryEnrollment: 200
- 2516Whaling City Junior/Senior High SchoolNew Bedford · Public HighEnrollment: 200
- 2614Trinity Day AcademyNew Bedford · Public HighEnrollment: 93
| # | School | Sector | Enrollment | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford High New Bedford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 2,878 | 24.1 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 2,878 |
| 2 | Alma del Mar Charter School New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 1,042 | 62.1 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,042 |
| 3 | Normandin Middle School New Bedford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 990 | 26.9 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 990 |
| 4 | Keith Middle School New Bedford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 949 | 26.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 949 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Middle School New Bedford · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 759 | 29.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 759 |
| 6 | Hayden/McFadden New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 748 | 22.2 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 748 |
| 7 | Abraham Lincoln New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 687 | 38.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 687 |
| 8 | Alfred J Gomes New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 623 | 32.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 623 |
| 9 | Sgt Wm H Carney Academy New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 618 | 52.2 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 10 | Casimir Pulaski New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 551 | 65.1 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 11 | Global Learning Charter Public School New Bedford · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 508 | 50.5 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 12 | Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 388 | 32.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 388 |
| 13 | James B Congdon New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 299 | 93.9 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 14 | John B Devalles New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 292 | 44.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 15 | John Avery Parker New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 289 | 47.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 16 | Charles S Ashley New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 272 | 36.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 17 | William H Taylor New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 267 | 78.2 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 18 | Elwyn G Campbell New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 267 | 42.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 19 | Elizabeth Carter Brooks New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 261 | 51.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 261 |
| 20 | Carlos Pacheco New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 242 | 51.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 21 | Betsey B Winslow New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 227 | 43.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 227 |
| 22 | Jireh Swift New Bedford · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 204 | 43.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 23 | Ellen R Hathaway New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 201 | 40.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 201 |
| 24 | Thomas R Rodman New Bedford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 200 | 81.2 Top 10% | 72% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 25 | Whaling City Junior/Senior High School New Bedford · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 200 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 26 | Trinity Day Academy New Bedford · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 93 | 14.3 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 93 |
New Bedford High in New Bedford leads the 2025 list of largest schools in New Bedford with Enrollment 2,878. Of the 26 schools shown, 24 are public, 2 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts largest schools rankings, every school on the New Bedford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in New Bedford?
New Bedford High in New Bedford, Massachusetts ranks first among largest schools in New Bedford with Enrollment 2,878 (Enrollment: 2,878).
How are largest schools in New Bedford ranked?
Schools with the highest enrollment. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.