Public schools in Bellingham, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Bellingham, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,020
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bellingham public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bellingham, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,020 students, an average of 404 per school. The largest campus is Bellingham High School (740 students), and the largest elementary school is Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School (385).
Every listed school belongs to Bellingham. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Bellingham
Elementary schools in Bellingham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School Bellingham | PK–03 | 385 | 12.7:1 | |
| Stall Brook Bellingham | PK–03 | 280 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Bellingham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Memorial School Bellingham | 04–07 | 586 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Bellingham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham High School Bellingham | 08–12 | 740 | 12.4:1 | |
| Keough Memorial Academy Bellingham · Alternative School | 07–12 | 29 | 4.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black3%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Bellingham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,020 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bellingham
How many public schools are in Bellingham, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bellingham: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,020 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bellingham?
All listed public schools with an address in Bellingham belong to Bellingham. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bellingham?
Bellingham High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bellingham, with 740 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bellingham?
No school with an address in Bellingham is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bellingham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bellingham public schools is 12.4:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bellingham guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities