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Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, massachusetts

Compare 3 elementary schools in Dorchester. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

3
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
14,279
Total Students
Across Dorchester
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
3 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score26%
ELA Assessment Score31%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 356 students at Russell Elementary School.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Elementary Schools in Dorchester

Dorchester, massachusetts offers 3 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Lee Academy

publicelementaryPK-3
25 Dunbar Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124
3
Rating
Students
195
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
30%

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%

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower

publicelementaryPK-1
1669 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
0
Rating
Students
196
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Dorchester, massachusetts?

There are several elementary schools in Dorchester, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

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.