For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 653 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Dorchester is Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester. 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 charter school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA include Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?
1 public charter 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 charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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