School District · Massachusetts
New Bedford School District
📍 New Bedford, MA · Bristol County · NCES LEAID 2508430
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
455 County Street C/O Paul Rodrigues Administrat, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Enrollment
12,640 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
2508430
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by New Bedford School District4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in New Bedford School District?▼
New Bedford School District serves 4 zip codes: 02740, 02744, 02745, 02746. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is New Bedford School District rated?▼
New Bedford School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 5th percentile among Massachusetts school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Massachusetts only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend New Bedford School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 12,640 students across 25 schools for New Bedford School District.
What grades does New Bedford School District serve?▼
New Bedford School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact New Bedford School District?▼
You can reach New Bedford School District by phone at (508)997-4511 or by mail at 455 County Street C/O Paul Rodrigues Administrat, New Bedford, MA 02740. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About New Bedford School District
New Bedford School District is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in Massachusetts, primarily in Bristol County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 5th percentile among Massachusetts districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Massachusetts districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (508)997-4511 before making a housing decision.