For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,814 students in 02121, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 02121 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02121, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public Preschools (2026-27)
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%
02121, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02121, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02121, MA include King Elementary School, Trotter Elementary School and Up Academy Holland.
How many public preschools are located in 02121?
4 public preschools are located in 02121.
What is the racial composition of students in 02121?
02121 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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