For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,141 students in 02121, MA (there are , serving 223 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 02121, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02121, MA are Boston Latin Academy, Carter School and Burke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02121 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02121, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #22.
Carter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Burke High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Trotter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Humboldt Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
77 Lawrence Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Up Academy Holland
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Frederick Pilot Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
02121, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02121, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02121, MA include Boston Latin Academy, Carter School and Burke High School.
How many public schools are located in 02121?
8 public schools are located in 02121.
What percentage of students in 02121 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 02121 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02121?
02121 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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