Joseph DeMello Elementary School
One of Dartmouth's four public elementary schools, serving the South Dartmouth village community.
Grades K–5
South Dartmouth village
390 students
Weekly family newsletter
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
Joseph DeMello Elementary sits on Dartmouth Street in the South Dartmouth village area, one of four elementary schools in the Dartmouth Public Schools district. It's a smaller campus than Quinn's, with a close, community feel that families often describe as more intimate than the town's larger elementary buildings. DeMello performs above the state average in both math and reading, and outpaces the district average in math specifically.
A genuinely connected community: DeMello runs its own student newspaper and sends families a weekly "Electronic Backpack" newsletter — the kind of small-school communication that keeps parents plugged into daily classroom life.
Why families love DeMello
DeMello's smaller size shows up in the details, a weekly newsletter home to every family, a student-run newspaper that gives kids a real voice, and a village setting in South Dartmouth that feels a step removed from the bustle of the town's larger schools. For families who want their child's elementary years to feel personal rather than large-scale, DeMello is often the draw that brings them specifically to this side of Dartmouth.
Location & contact
654 Dartmouth St, S. Dartmouth
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 996-6750
Dartmouth Public Schools · Bristol County
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford Public Schools · Bristol County
By the numbers
K–5
Grade levels
390
Students
14:1
Student–teacher
Public
School type
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does DeMello serve?
Elementary grades in the South Dartmouth area confirm exact span with the district.
Where is DeMello located?
654 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, MA 02748.
What sets DeMello apart?
A smaller, close-knit campus with its own student newspaper and weekly family newsletter.
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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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Frequently asked questions
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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