For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,948 students in Dorchester, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dorchester, MA are Boston Collegiate Charter School, Conservatory Lab Charter School and Neighborhood House Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dorchester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Gr: 5-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 254-8904
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 254-8904
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Dorchester, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dorchester, MA include Boston Collegiate Charter School, Conservatory Lab Charter School and Neighborhood House Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dorchester?
3 public charter schools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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