New Bedford School District, Massachusetts
New Bedford School District is a unified school district in Bristol County, Massachusetts, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 100,998 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20 sq mi (51.8 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 100,998 ± 45
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Bristol County
- Land area
- 20 sq mi (51.8 km²)
- Median household income
- $56,981 ± $3,070
- Median home value
- $357,300 ± $5,595
- Water area
- 4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²)
- State
- Massachusetts
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2508430
- Coordinates (central point)
- 41.661303, -70.937913
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in New Bedford School District, largest first
- New Bedford (city)100,998 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Fairhaven School District3.9 mi southeast
- Dartmouth School District6.6 mi south
- Freetown-Lakeville School District9.8 mi north
These share a boundary with New Bedford School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
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