For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,668 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Dorchester are Lee Academy, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Shaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dunbar Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Grades: PK-3
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365
Grades: 2-12
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
429 Norfolk Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8777
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8777
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Westville Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Lee K-8 School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 Talbot Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8687
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8687
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA include Lee Academy, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Shaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?
the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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