For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,766 students in 02125, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02125, MA are Boston Collegiate Charter School, Conservatory Lab Charter School and Ruth Batson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02125 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02125, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02125, MA Public Middle 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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02125, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02125, MA include Boston Collegiate Charter School, Conservatory Lab Charter School and Ruth Batson Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 02125?
3 public middle schools are located in 02125.
What is the racial composition of students in 02125?
02125 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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