For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Boston, MA.
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Boston, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Arts Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 635-6470
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 635-6470
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Boston, MA include Boston Arts Academy.
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