For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,505 students in 02125, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 895 private students). 74% 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, Everett Elementary School and Conservatory Lab Charter 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02125, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02125, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Grades: 5-12
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Everett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Colombia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 254-8904
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 254-8904
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Winthrop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Brookford Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8379
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8379
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
Dever Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Clap Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
02125, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Charles St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-9730
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
131 Hancock St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 379-3029
Grades: 4-8
| 203 students
370 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8604
Grades: PK-1
| 132 students
315 Mt Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8657
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
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, Everett Elementary School and Conservatory Lab Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 02125?
7 public schools are located in 02125.
What percentage of students in 02125 go to public school?
74% 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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