District Overview
Located at 128 Washington Street in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, the Fairhaven public school district is an open, traditional school system operating four facilities within a midsize suburban environment in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area. As an independent, non-charter public district, Fairhaven delivers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, along with ungraded educational programming. The district serves as an essential community hub, offering robust academic pathways across elementary, middle, and high school levels, and can be accessed online at www.fairhavenps.org or by phone at (508) 979-4000.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Fairhaven educates a total student body of 1,727 pupils, consisting of 874 male and 853 female students. The student population encompasses a range of backgrounds, including 1,393 White, 162 Hispanic, 90 multiracial, 38 Black, 36 Asian, and 8 American Indian students. To foster student development and operational efficiency, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of approximately 501 staff members. This dedicated team includes roughly 288 FTE classroom teachers, 40 FTE instructional aides, and 173 FTE support staff members, creating a well-supported environment for learning and growth.
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Total Schools
1,727
Total Students
288.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairhaven
Demographic Student Count
White1,393
Hispanic162
Black38
Asian36
Two or More90
American Indian8
  • White
    1,393 (80.7%)
  • Hispanic
    162 (9.4%)
  • Two or More
    90 (5.2%)
  • Black
    38 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    36 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fairhaven
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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:4
Students:1,727*
Teachers (FTE):288.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Fairhaven
Found 4 Schools