For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,695 students in 02121, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 02121, MA are Trotter Elementary School, King Elementary School and Up Academy Holland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02121 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02121, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02121, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trotter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Humboldt Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
77 Lawrence Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Up Academy Holland
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8832
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
02121, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Maxwell Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8212
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8253
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
2 Mclellan Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8648
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 02121, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 02121, MA include Trotter Elementary School, King Elementary School and Up Academy Holland.
How many public preschools are located in 02121?
4 public preschools are located in 02121.
What is the racial composition of students in 02121?
02121 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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