For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 622 students in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Codman Square are Holmes Elementary School and Codman Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 School Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 635-8681
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center, MA include Holmes Elementary School and Codman Academy Charter Public School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center?
the neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester Center public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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