For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,290 students in 02121, MA (there are 3 private schools, 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, King K-8 and Jeremiah E 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 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #22.
King K-8
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Lawrence Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Jeremiah E Burke High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
William Monroe Trotter
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Humboldt Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Up Holland
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
(Math: 6% | 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
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Sarah Greenwood
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Grades: PK-8
| 363 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, King K-8 and Jeremiah E Burke High School.
How many public schools are located in 02121, MA?
7 public schools are located in 02121, MA.
What percentage of students in 02121, MA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 02121, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02121, MA?
02121, MA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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