For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,435 students in South Dartmouth, MA (there are , serving 66 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in South Dartmouth, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Dartmouth, MA are Dartmouth High School and Joseph Demello. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dartmouth, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Dartmouth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Dartmouth, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dartmouth High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Bakerville Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 961-2700
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 961-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Demello
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-6750
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-6750
Grades: 1-5
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
746 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-3926
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Dartmouth, MA?
The top ranked public schools in South Dartmouth, MA include Dartmouth High School and Joseph Demello.
How many public schools are located in South Dartmouth?
3 public schools are located in South Dartmouth.
What percentage of students in South Dartmouth go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in South Dartmouth are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Dartmouth?
South Dartmouth public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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