For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,485 students in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Codman Square are Holmes Elementary School, Techboston Academy and Codman Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 School Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Techboston Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-1615
Grades: 6-12
| 870 students
Rank: #33.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA include Holmes Elementary School, Techboston Academy and Codman Academy Charter Public School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center?
the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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