For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,099 students in Dorchester, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorchester, MA are Boston Latin Academy, Boston Collegiate Charter School and Murphy K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dorchester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Gr: 7-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Murphy K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Carter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9832
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Neighborhood House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Queen Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 825-0703
Gr: PK-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Albert D Holland School Of Technology
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9837
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8710
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Frederick Pilot Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-1650
Gr: 7-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dorchester, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorchester, MA include Boston Latin Academy, Boston Collegiate Charter School and Murphy K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dorchester?
10 public middle schools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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