For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,141 students in 02122, MA (there are , serving 1,217 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 02122, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02122, MA are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Murphy K-8 School and Neighborhood House Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02122 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02122, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02122, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Gr: PK-1 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Murphy K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Gr: PK-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Oakton Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8789
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8789
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Mather Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8757
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Community Academy Of Science And Health
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
02122, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02122, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02122, MA include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Murphy K-8 School and Neighborhood House Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 02122?
7 public schools are located in 02122.
What percentage of students in 02122 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 02122 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02122?
02122 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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