What types of schools are available in Dorchester, Massachusetts?

Dorchester, Massachusetts offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Q: How many schools are in Dorchester, Massachusetts?

There are 30 schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts, serving 14,279 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Dorchester?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 30 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

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 Score7%

ELA Assessment Score11%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 641 students at Up Academy Holland.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Trotter Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121

Codman Academy Charter Public School

charter schoolhighPK-12

637 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124

King Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121

Greenwood Sarah K-8 School

publicmiddlePK-8

189 Glenway Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

Frederick Pilot Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

100 Maxwell St, Dorchester, MA 02124

155 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124

85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower

publicelementaryPK-1

1669 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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