For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,232 students in 02124, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02124, MA are Brooke Charter School, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Codman Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02124 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02124, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02124, MA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 874-5515
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 874-5515
Gr: K-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
(Math: 14% | 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
Gr: 2-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 7-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lee K-8 School
(Math: 2% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
02124, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Brooke Charter School Mattapan (Closed 2023)
Charter School
150 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 268-1006
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
25 Dunbar Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8764
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Grove Hall Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
214 Harvard St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 979-0115
Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
35 Westville St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
22 Regina Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8773
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
18 Croftland Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 6-9 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
9 Peacevale Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Gr: 10-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
18 Croftland Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8827
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02124, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02124, MA include Brooke Charter School, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Codman Academy Charter Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02124?
6 public middle schools are located in 02124.
What is the racial composition of students in 02124?
02124 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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