Nazarene Christian Academy
Church of the Nazarene school · Grades Pre-K–12
New Bedford, MA
764 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA 02740
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in New Bedford
- Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Massachusetts
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Nazarene Christian Academy is a Church of the Nazarene private school in New Bedford, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 225 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment has grown about 10% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 203 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 225
- Teachers
- 38 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 121 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 203 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Massachusetts (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of Christian schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 20 Christian schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Nazarene Christian Academy
What grades does Nazarene Christian Academy serve?
Nazarene Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Nazarene Christian Academy?
About 225 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Nazarene Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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