Andrew B. Cushman School
Dartmouth's public preschool and kindergarten program, with an integrated model that brings all children together to learn side by side.
Grades PK–K only
Integrated Preschool
155 students
Public, Dartmouth Schools
Betsey B. Winslow Elementary School
A small, welcoming public elementary school serving grades K–5 in the heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Grades K–5
New Bedford Public Schools
~230 students
12:1 ratio
About the School
The Andrew B. Cushman School on Dartmouth Street is unique among the town's four public elementary buildings — it's the district's dedicated early-childhood campus, serving only preschool and kindergarten before students move on to Quinn, DeMello, or Potter for grade 1. With around 155 students and a 13-to-1 student–teacher ratio across 12 full-time teachers, Cushman focuses entirely on the earliest years of public schooling, built around play-based learning and hands-on early literacy and social skill-building.
An Integrated Preschool model: Cushman's preschool intentionally brings together children with special needs alongside developmentally typical peers, who serve as peer partners — a genuinely inclusive early-education approach, not a bolt-on special ed program.
Why families love Cushman
Because Cushman only serves the earliest years, it's built entirely around what young children actually need smaller-scale routines, dedicated preschool and kindergarten hours, and a research-based curriculum covering literacy, math, social skills, and both fine and gross motor development. For families, that focus means a genuinely soft landing into public school, with every part of the building and schedule designed for four- and five-year-olds rather than adapted from an older-grade model.
Location & contact
746 Dartmouth St
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-3926
Dartmouth Public Schools · Bristol County
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford Public Schools · Bristol County
By the numbers
PK–K
Grade levels
155
Students
13:1
Student–teacher
Public
School type
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Cushman serve?
Preschool and Kindergarten only students move on to Quinn, DeMello, or Potter for grade 1.
Is preschool free at Cushman?
No, preschool has tuition and a lottery application process; Kindergarten is free public schooling.
Where is Cushman located?
746 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA 02747.
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K–5
Grade levels
~230
Students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford Public Schools · Bristol County
Public
School type
12:1
Student–teacher
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What grades does Bishop Stang serve?
Grades 9 through 12, coeducational.
Is Bishop Stang public or private?
Private, Catholic, founded 1959 by the Diocese of Fall River.
Where is Bishop Stang located?
500 Slocum Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747.
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