For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,543 students in 02746, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 02746, MA are Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02746 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 02746, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02746, MA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 1,041 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 502 students
02746, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
249 Phillips Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
26 Madeira Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 02746, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 02746, MA include Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02746?
2 public charter schools are located in 02746.
What is the racial composition of students in 02746?
02746 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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