District Overview
Headquartered at 8 Bush Street in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Dartmouth Public Schools serves as an active, traditional public school system grounded in a vibrant midsize suburban setting within the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area. Operating across six school campuses, the district delivers a complete, continuous academic pathway for approximately 3,297 enrolled students, offering programs that span from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade alongside specialized ungraded offerings. Designed to foster academic growth and social development at every stage, the district provides a well-rounded, cohesive educational journey for local families across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

Behind Dartmouth’s learning environment is a substantial professional workforce dedicated to student achievement, individualized support, and operational excellence. The district maintains a strong instructional foundation powered by approximately 540 full-time equivalent teachers, reinforced by 40 instructional aides and nearly 276 support staff members, bringing the total district personnel to over 855 full-time equivalent roles. For parents seeking a supportive school community, students looking for comprehensive academic pathways, and researchers analyzing educational resources in Southeastern Massachusetts, Dartmouth Public Schools presents a stable, well-resourced suburban framework backed by robust staffing and deep local roots.
6
Total Schools
3,297
Total Students
539.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dartmouth
Demographic Student Count
White2,697
Hispanic252
Black58
Asian53
Two or More230
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    2,697 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    252 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    230 (7.0%)
  • Black
    58 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    53 (1.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dartmouth
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,297*
Teachers (FTE):539.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Dartmouth
Found 6 Schools