Very Good
#33 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 8% of private schools
Our Sisters' School
Middle School · New Bedford, MA
A private middle school in New Bedford, MA serving grades 5th – 8th.
145 BROWNELL AVE, New Bedford, MA 27401
- 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Sisters' School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,524
Median home value
$138,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
35.5%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Keith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 872 | Compare → |
| Nativity Preparatory School New BedfordPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Sisters' School is listed in New Bedford, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Sisters' School
Our Sisters' School is a private middle school in New Bedford, MA, serving approximately 67 students in grades 5th-8th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Sisters' School
What grades does Our Sisters' School serve?
Our Sisters' School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Our Sisters' School?
Our Sisters' School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Sisters' School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Sisters' School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Sisters' School rank in MA?
Our Sisters' School ranks #33 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Our Sisters' School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Sisters' School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Sisters' School a private school?
Yes, Our Sisters' School is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Sisters' School a religious school?
No, Our Sisters' School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Phone
- (508) 994-1255
- Area population (ZIP 27401)
- 21,788
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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