Home > Massachusetts > Bristol County > New Bedford

Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford

www.nativitynb.org

Nativity Preparatory School is a private, tuition-free day school for boys in Grades 5-8, providing a structured, challenging, and supportive educational program for students of all faiths in the New Bedford area.

Founded in the Catholic tradition by a group of lay people interested in education, Nativity Prep seeks to foster the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and athletic growth of its students, and to nurture in a small school setting the full potential of their whole character.

Our mission is to help boys of promise and desire become lifelong learners who will contribute productively to the world they inherit.

The school's faculty and staff work closely with students' families and other volunteers, building ties between school and community, and developing the kinds of personal and institutional support that will ensure the continuing success of Nativity students in high school, college, and later life.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 29%

Students by Grade

Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford?

The application deadline for Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

February 27, 2025

Inside DoDEA Schools: Teacher Qualifications, Costs, and Accreditation

Explore the world of Department of Defense Schools (DoDEA), offering quality education to military families globally. Learn about their history, academic performance, teacher qualifications, and unique benefits for service members' children.

February 08, 2025

Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony

A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.

January 24, 2025

A Roadmap For Starting A Private School

Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bristol County, MA is $5,054 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bristol County, MA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).