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Best Dorchester Center ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,124 students in Dorchester Center, MA (there are , serving 1,117 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Dorchester Center, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dorchester Center, MA are Lee Academy, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester Center, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dorchester Center have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dorchester Center, MA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Dunbar Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK-3 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Gr: 2-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 School Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
429 Norfolk Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8777
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Codman Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Westville Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Lee K-8 School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Talbot Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8687
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Dorchester Center, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Service (Closed 2010)
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Brooke Charter School Mattapan (Closed 2023)
Charter School
150 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Early Childhood Center At Fifield (Ecc-fifield) (Closed 2014)
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Emily A Fifield Elementary School (Closed 2012)
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frank V Thompson Middle School (Closed 2004)
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
214 Harvard St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
John Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2014)
35 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lucy Stone Elementary School (Closed 2010)
22 Regina Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Noonan Business Academy (Closed 2010)
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Techboston Lower Academy (Closed 2012)
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-9 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Techboston Upper Academy (Closed 2012)
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 10-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Woodrow Wilson Middle School (Closed 2010)
18 Croftland Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dorchester Center, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Dorchester Center, MA include Lee Academy, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dorchester Center?
9 public schools are located in Dorchester Center.
What percentage of students in Dorchester Center go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Dorchester Center are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester Center?
Dorchester Center public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

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