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Best 02122 Massachusetts Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,800 students in 02122, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02122, MA are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Murphy K-8 School and Neighborhood House Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02122 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02122, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02122, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Gr: PK-1 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Murphy K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Gr: PK-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Oakton Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8789
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Mather Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 02122 Massachusetts

02122, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grover Cleveland Middle School (Closed 2009)
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02122, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02122, MA include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Murphy K-8 School and Neighborhood House Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02122?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02122.
What is the racial composition of students in 02122?
02122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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