For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,814 students in 02121, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02121, MA are King Elementary School, Trotter Elementary School and Up Academy Holland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02121 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02121, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
77 Lawrence Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Gr: PK-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Trotter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Humboldt Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Up Academy Holland
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02121, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02121, MA include King Elementary School, Trotter Elementary School and Up Academy Holland.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02121?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02121.
What is the racial composition of students in 02121?
02121 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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