For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,141 students in 02122, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,217 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 02122, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02122, MA are Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Murphy K-8 School and Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02122 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02122, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02122, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Grades: PK-1
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Murphy K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Grades: PK-8
| 839 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Grades: PK-12
| 856 students
Rank: #55.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Oakton Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8789
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8789
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Mather Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8757
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Community Academy Of Science And Health
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8950
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
02122, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Grades: 8
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02122, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02122, MA include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Murphy K-8 School and Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School.
How many public schools are located in 02122?
7 public schools are located in 02122.
What percentage of students in 02122 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 02122 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02122?
02122 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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