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Best Schools in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
North Dorchester, Boston, MA has 27 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,032 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in North Dorchester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
The top high schools in North Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boston Latin Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1723 Students
2. Boston Collegiate Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston Collegiate Charter (district) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 698 Students
3. Community Academy Of Science And Health
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 347 Students
4. Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
5. Excel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
6. Burke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
The top middle schools in North Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Higginson-lewis K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 177 Students
2. Frederick Pilot Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
The top elementary schools in North Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphy K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 836 Students
2. Conservatory Lab Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conservatory Lab Charter (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 454 Students
3. Everett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 269 Students
4. Mather Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
5. Dever Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 374 Students
6. Up Academy Holland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 636 Students
7. Russell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
8. Clap Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
9. Mason Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
10. Orchard Gardens K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 724 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Dorchester, Boston, MA has a total population of 27,833 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Dorchester, Boston, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Dorchester, Boston, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Dorchester, Boston, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Dorchester, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Dorchester, Boston, MA
How many schools are in North Dorchester, Boston, MA?
North Dorchester, Boston, MA has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,032 students in total.
How do schools in North Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in North Dorchester score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in North Dorchester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Dorchester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations