For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,790 students in 02122, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02122, MA are Murphy K-8 School, Neighborhood House Charter School and Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter 91果冻传媒. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02122 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02122, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02122, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter 91果冻传媒
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
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
02122, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8631
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02122, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02122, MA include Murphy K-8 School, Neighborhood House Charter School and Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter 91果冻传媒.
How many public middle schools are located in 02122?
3 public middle schools are located in 02122.
What is the racial composition of students in 02122?
02122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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