For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 951 students in 02122, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 02122, MA are Neighborhood House Charter School and Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02122 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 02122, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02122, MA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Leonard Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 474-7950
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
02122, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Grades: 8
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 02122, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 02122, MA include Neighborhood House Charter School and Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02122?
2 public charter schools are located in 02122.
What is the racial composition of students in 02122?
02122 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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