Welcome…
To Saint Teresa of Calcutta School!
We are a Catholic, Christ-centered school dedicated to faith formation, academic excellence, community engagement, and individual growth of our students in a safe environment.
early CHILDHOOD
Preschool (3 & 4 year olds)
elementary
Kindergarten – Grade 5
middle school
Grades 6-8
Two combined facilities…one school community
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School, a Preschool through Grade 8 community, was formed in 2022 by the merger of Holy Family Holy Name and St. James St. John Schools.
We are a member of the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools Alliance.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta currently serves 285 students and resides on the St. James St. John campus on Orchard Street in New Bedford.
A middle school, serving the combined schools, has undergone major renovations and resides in the former Kennedy Youth Center (located behind the former St. James St. John building).
School Job Opportunities
St Teresa of Calcutta School currently has an opening for a Grade 5 Teacher Aide position. We are looking for an individual who will play a vital role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of our students. You will work closely
Meet the Teacher Night
Drop off school supplies Get to know one another Ask questions See your child’s classroom Look through uniform swap Turn in important documents to the office Enjoy a popsicle with Mrs. Serra!
Back-to-School Supply Lists
The school supply lists for the 2025/2026 school year are now ready! You can print off the checklists and be ready for the back-to-school sales this summer. You will notice there is no mandatory summer reading list. We encourage all students to
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.”
– St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
– St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.”
– St. Teresa of Calcutta
“I’m a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world.”
– St. Teresa of Calcutta
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
– St. Teresa of Calcutta
“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
– St. Teresa of Calcutta