For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,141 students in 02121, MA (there are , serving 223 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 02121, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02121, MA are Boston Latin Academy, Carter School and Burke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02121 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02121, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Gr: 7-12 | 1,693 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Carter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Burke High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
77 Lawrence Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Trotter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Humboldt Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Up Academy Holland
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Frederick Pilot Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
02121, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02121, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02121, MA include Boston Latin Academy, Carter School and Burke High School.
How many public schools are located in 02121?
8 public schools are located in 02121.
What percentage of students in 02121 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 02121 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02121?
02121 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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