For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 570 students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Roxbury are Winthrop Elementary School and Trotter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA include Winthrop Elementary School and Trotter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester?
the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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