Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Dorchester (2025)
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 26 schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 119Frederick Pilot Middle SchoolDorchester · Public MiddleStudents per teacher: 6.7
- 282Henderson K-12 Inclusion School LowerDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 7.8
- 324Boston International High School & Newcomers AcademyDorchester · Public HighStudents per teacher: 8.9
- 426Lee K-8 SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.3
- 524Clap Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.3
- 638Shaw-Taylor Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
- 734Holmes Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
- 825Winthrop Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
- 921Greenwood Sarah K-8 SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 9.4
- 1072Boston Collegiate Charter SchoolDorchester · Charter HighStudents per teacher: 9.7
- 1129Ruth Batson AcademyDorchester · Public HighStudents per teacher: 9.7
- 1249Albert D Holland School of TechnologyDorchester · Public HighStudents per teacher: 10.0
- 1322King Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.1
- 1439Kenny Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 10.3
- 1542Mather Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
- 1631Trotter Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.0
- 1744Everett Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 1821Lee AcademyDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.5
- 1935Dever Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.7
- 2054Russell Elementary SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 11.9
- 2161Murphy K-8 SchoolDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 12.2
- 2223TechBoston AcademyDorchester · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.3
- 2317Community Academy of Science and HealthDorchester · Public HighStudents per teacher: 12.8
- 2426UP Academy HollandDorchester · Public ElementaryStudents per teacher: 14.6
- 2533Conservatory Lab Charter SchoolDorchester · Charter ElementaryStudents per teacher: 16.8
- 2675Boston Latin AcademyDorchester · Public HighStudents per teacher: 18.0
| # | School | Sector | Students per teacher | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frederick Pilot Middle School Dorchester · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 6.7 | 18.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 215 |
| 2 | Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 7.8 | 81.7 Top 10% | – | 196 |
| 3 | Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 8.9 | 23.6 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 490 |
| 4 | Lee K-8 School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 9.3 | 25.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 5 | Clap Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 9.3 | 23.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 140 |
| 6 | Shaw-Taylor Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 9.4 | 37.9 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 7 | Holmes Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 9.4 | 33.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 283 |
| 8 | Winthrop Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 9.4 | 24.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 226 |
| 9 | Greenwood Sarah K-8 School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 9.4 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 10 | Boston Collegiate Charter School Dorchester · High · Grades 5–12 | Charter | 9.7 | 72.0 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 708 |
| 11 | Ruth Batson Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 9.7 | 28.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 12 | Albert D Holland School of Technology Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 10.0 | 48.9 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 13 | King Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 10.1 | 22.2 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 14 | Kenny Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 10.3 | 39.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 15 | Mather Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 11.0 | 42.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 473 |
| 16 | Trotter Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 11.0 | 30.8 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 17 | Everett Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 11.5 | 44.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 18 | Lee Academy Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 11.5 | 21.3 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 195 |
| 19 | Dever Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 11.7 | 34.8 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 20 | Russell Elementary School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.9 | 54.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 21 | Murphy K-8 School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 12.2 | 60.7 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 22 | TechBoston Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 12.3 | 22.9 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 850 |
| 23 | Community Academy of Science and Health Dorchester · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.8 | 16.6 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 24 | UP Academy Holland Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 14.6 | 26.4 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 641 |
| 25 | Conservatory Lab Charter School Dorchester · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 16.8 | 33.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 26 | Boston Latin Academy Dorchester · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 18.0 | 74.5 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 1,693 |
Frederick Pilot Middle School in Dorchester leads the 2025 list of lowest student–teacher ratio in Dorchester with Students per teacher 6.7. Of the 26 schools shown, 24 are public, 2 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts lowest student–teacher ratio rankings, every school on the Dorchester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best ratio school in Dorchester?
Frederick Pilot Middle School in Dorchester, Massachusetts ranks first among lowest student–teacher ratio in Dorchester with Students per teacher 6.7 (Enrollment: 215).
How are lowest student–teacher ratio in Dorchester ranked?
Schools with the fewest students per FTE teacher, among schools with at least 100 students. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (US) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.