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Best Dorchester Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,668 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA.

The top ranked public schools in Dorchester are Lee Academy, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Shaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA public schools have an score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lee Academy

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
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25 Dunbar Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618

Gr: PK-3 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper

(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
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18 Croftland Av
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-6365

Gr: 2-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Shaw Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
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429 Norfolk Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8777

Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester

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(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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35 Westville Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810

Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
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100 Maxwell St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-9373

Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

Lee K-8 School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
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155 Talbot Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8687

Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA include Lee Academy, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper and Shaw Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?

6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?

the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).