The Purpose Of Nazarene Christian Academy Is To Provide A Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade School, And Secondary education program. Resulting In The Mastery Of Basic Skills In Reading, Language, Math, The Arts And Sciences, History And The Basics Of Evangelical Christianity.
In Addition, Building Skills In Phonics, Penmanship, Spelling, Poetry, Health, Along With Safety And Manners Which All Contribute To Building Strong, Confident Students.
Nazarene Christian Academy Is An Accredited ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School, Approved By The New Bedford School Department.
When The School Was First Started, It Was Actually A Pre-school That Included Children From The Age Of 9 Months Through 4 Years Of Age.
As Time Went By, The School Expanded To Include a pre-school, Pre-k, and Kindergarten Through Grade 12.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,910
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nazarene Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
267 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniforms required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$5910.00 for Grade School.
$6200.00 for Middle School
$6350.00 for High school
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Susan Helm
Admissions Associate
Isabel Costa
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Homework Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nazarene Christian Academy cost?
Nazarene Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $5,910 for private students.
What sports does Nazarene Christian Academy offer?
Nazarene Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Nazarene Christian Academy's ranking?
Nazarene Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Nazarene Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Nazarene Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Kiddie Kampus (1.5 miles away)
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New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(508) 993-3547
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(508) 996-1983
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North Dartmouth, MA 02747
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Daycare / Preschool
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1 Posa Pl
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(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
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145 Brownell Ave
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(508) 994-1255
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(508) 994-1255
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Bishop Stang High School ![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
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Special Education School
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New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
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(508) 763-3737
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(508) 763-3737
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1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
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Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Our Sisters' School
All-girls
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New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
New Bedford, MA 02740
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All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
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Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(508) 993-3547
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(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
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Kiddie Kampus
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26 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 991-8900
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 991-8900
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Daycare / Preschool
322 Maxfield Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-3774
1.6 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
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(508) 742-6423
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
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All Saints Catholic School ![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
(Catholic)
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New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Holy Name School ![Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom]( "Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom")
(Catholic)
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
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(508) 993-3547
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Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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