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Dorchester is one of Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhoods, offering a rich cultural mix, historic architecture, and vibrant communities. Its streets feature a variety of housing options, including historic row houses, triple-deckers, and modern condos, appealing to families, professionals, and investors. Residents enjoy numerous parks, waterfront areas, and recreational facilities, along with easy access to public transit via Red and Orange Lines and bus routes. Dorchester has thriving local businesses, restaurants, and cultural events that reflect its multicultural population. The neighborhood provides convenient connections to downtown Boston while maintaining its own distinct character and strong community identity. With a blend of history, accessibility, and diversity, Dorchester continues to attract homebuyers seeking an urban lifestyle with neighborhood charm.

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Richard J. Murphy K-8 School 617-635-8781 Public PK-8
Boston Collegiate Charter School 617-265-1172 Public 5-12
Boston Latin Acadeny 617-635-9957 Public 7-12
Neighborhood House Charter School 617-825-0703 Public PK-12
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School 617-635-8781 Public PK-8
Mather Elementary School 617-635-8757 Public PK-5
John Winthrop 617-635-8379 Public PK-5
Edward Everett Elementary School 617-635-8778 Public PK-5
Up Academy Holland 617-635-8832 Public PK-5
William Monroe Trotter K-8 School 617-635-8225 Public PK-8
Neighborhood House Charter School 617-825-0703 Public PK-12
Martin Luther Jr. King K-8 School 617-635-8212 Public PK-8
William E Russell 617-635-8803 Public PK-5
Roger Clap Elementary School 617-635-8672 Public PK-5
Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School 617-635-8789 Public PK-5
Sarah Greenwood K-8 School 617-635-8710 Public PK-8
David A. Ellis Elementary School 617-635-8257 Public PK-5
Paul A. Dever Elementary School 617-635-8694 Public PK-5
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus 617-265-0019 Private PK-8
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Neponset Campus 617-265-0019 Private PK-8
Boston Collegiate Charter School 617-265-1172 Public 5-12
Mather Elementary School 617-635-8757 Public PK-5
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School 617-635-8781 Public PK-8
John Winthrop 617-635-8379 Public PK-5
Edward Everett Elementary School 617-635-8778 Public PK-5
Up Academy Holland 617-635-8832 Public PK-5
Martin Luther Jr. King K-8 School 617-635-8212 Public PK-8
Neighborhood House Charter School 617-825-0703 Public PK-12
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School 617-474-7950 Public 6-8
William Monroe Trotter K-8 School 617-635-8225 Public PK-8
William E Russell 617-635-8803 Public PK-5
Roger Clap Elementary School 617-635-8672 Public PK-5
Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School 617-635-8789 Public PK-5
Sarah Greenwood K-8 School 617-635-8710 Public PK-8
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School 617-635-1650 Public 6-8
David A. Ellis Elementary School 617-635-8257 Public PK-5
Paul A. Dever Elementary School 617-635-8694 Public PK-5
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus 617-265-0019 Private PK-8
John W. Mccormack Middle School 617-635-8657 Public 6-8
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Neponset Campus 617-265-0019 Private PK-8
Boston Collegiate Charter School 617-265-1172 Public 5-12
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School 617-635-8781 Public PK-8
Boston Latin Acadeny 617-635-9957 Public 7-12
William Monroe Trotter K-8 School 617-635-8225 Public PK-8
Martin Luther Jr. King K-8 School 617-635-8212 Public PK-8
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School 617-474-7950 Public 6-8
Neighborhood House Charter School 617-825-0703 Public PK-12
Sarah Greenwood K-8 School 617-635-8710 Public PK-8
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School 617-635-1650 Public 6-8
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Neponset Campus 617-265-0019 Private PK-8
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Campus 617-265-0019 Private PK-8
Boston College High School 617-474-5112 Private 7-8
John W. Mccormack Middle School 617-635-8657 Public 6-8
Boston Collegiate Charter School 617-265-1172 Public 5-12
Boston Latin Acadeny 617-635-9957 Public 7-12
Neighborhood House Charter School 617-825-0703 Public PK-12
Boston Arts Academy 617-635-6470 Public 9-12
Jeremiah E. Burke High School 617-635-9837 Public 9-12
Community Academy Of Science And Health 617-635-8950 Public 9-12
Cristo Rey Boston High School 617-825-2580 Private 9-12

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