For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,529 students in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dorchester are Lee Academy, Shaw-taylor Elementary School and 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dunbar Avenue
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8618
Gr: PK-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Shaw-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
429 Norfolk Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8777
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8777
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center, MA include Lee Academy, Shaw-taylor Elementary School and Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Dorchester, Dorchester Center?
4 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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