For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,909 students in 02125, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 02125, MA are Conservatory Lab Charter School, Everett Elementary School and Russell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02125 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02125, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02125, MA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
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 preschools in 02125, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02125, MA include Conservatory Lab Charter School, Everett Elementary School and Russell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 02125?
6 public preschools are located in 02125.
What is the racial composition of students in 02125?
02125 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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