For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,221 students in 02125, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 895 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 02125, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02125, MA are Boston Collegiate Charter School, Conservatory Lab Charter School and Everett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02125 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02125, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02125, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Gr: 5-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 254-8904
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 254-8904
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8803
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8803
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Dever Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8694
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8694
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Winthrop Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Brookford Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8379
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8379
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Clap Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Ruth Batson Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Mt Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8937
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8937
Gr: 7-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
02125, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Charles St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
131 Hancock St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Gr: 4-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
370 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Gr: PK-1 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
315 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02125, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02125, MA include Boston Collegiate Charter School, Conservatory Lab Charter School and Everett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02125?
8 public schools are located in 02125.
What percentage of students in 02125 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 02125 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02125?
02125 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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