For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,200 students in 02124, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02124, MA are Brooke Charter School, Codman Academy Charter Public School and Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 02124 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 02124, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02124, MA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 American Legion Highway
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 874-5515
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 874-5515
Gr: K-12 | 2,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
637 Washington Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 287-0700
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Westville Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8810
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 02124, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02124, MA include Brooke Charter School, Codman Academy Charter Public School and Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester.
How many public charter schools are located in 02124?
3 public charter schools are located in 02124.
What is the racial composition of students in 02124?
02124 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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