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Best Schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Compare 30 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
30
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
14,279
Total Students
Across Dorchester
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
30 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score25%
ELA Assessment Score28%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,693 students at Boston Latin Academy.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Boston Latin Academy
publichighGrade 7-12
205 Townsend Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
6.9
Rating
Students
1,693
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
61%
Murphy K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
4.2
Rating
Students
855
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
41%
Boston Collegiate Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 5-12
11 Mayhew Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
4
Rating
Students
708
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
39%
Everett Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
71 Pleasant Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
3.5
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Neighborhood House Charter School
charter schoolhighPK-12
21 Queen Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
3.2
Rating
Students
786
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Lee Academy
publicelementaryPK-3
25 Dunbar Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124
3
Rating
Students
195
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
30%
Conservatory Lab Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
395 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
2.9
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
20%
Russell Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
750 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125
2.7
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Kenny Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
19 Oakton Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
2.5
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Mather Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
24 Parish Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
2.5
Rating
Students
473
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
publichighK2-12
18 Croftland Av, Dorchester, MA 02124
2.4
Rating
Students
631
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
23%
Albert D Holland School Of Technology
publichighGrade 7-12
60 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
2.2
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Shaw-Taylor Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
429 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
2
Rating
Students
528
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Community Academy Of Science And Health
publichighGrade 9-12
11 Charles Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
2
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Winthrop Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
35 Brookford Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
2
Rating
Students
226
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Holmes Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
1.7
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Dever Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
325 Mt Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
1.7
Rating
Students
445
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
Clap Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
35 Harvest Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
1.5
Rating
Students
140
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%
Ruth Batson Academy
publichighGrade 7-12
315 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125
1.3
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
8%
Techboston Academy
publichighGrade 7-12
9 Peacevale Road, Dorchester, MA 02124
1.3
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
8%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Dorchester
Dorchester, Massachusetts is home to 30 schools serving over 14,279 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dorchester, Massachusetts?
There are 30 schools in Dorchester, serving 14,279 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Dorchester?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Dorchester include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Dorchester?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Dorchester is 10.8:1.