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Murphy K-8 School

Dorchester, Massachusetts · Grades PreK to 8 · Boston

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About Murphy K-8 School

Located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Murphy K-8 School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 855 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Dorchester. There are about 12.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (70.9 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Suffolk County. It is one of 108 schools in Boston School District. Within 5 miles there are 171 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Phone	(617) 635-8781
School district	Boston
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	855
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	70.9
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Suffolk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250279000315). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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St John Paul II Academy, NeponsetPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Dorchester · 0.2 mi Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 12Dorchester · 0.2 mi Kenny Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Dorchester · 0.6 mi Henderson K-12 Inclusion School LowerPublic · Grades PreK to 1Dorchester · 0.7 mi Community Academy of Science and HealthPublic · Grades 9 to 12Dorchester · 0.8 mi St Brendan SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Dorchester · 0.8 mi Epiphany SchoolPrivate, Episcopal · Grades 5 to 8Dorchester Center, MA · 0.9 mi Mather Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Dorchester · 1.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Murphy K-8 School serve?

Murphy K-8 School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Murphy K-8 School?

Murphy K-8 School reported 855 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy K-8 School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 855 students and 70.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Murphy K-8 School a public or charter school?

Murphy K-8 School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Murphy K-8 School in?

Murphy K-8 School is part of Boston School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/boston-school-district/

Where is Murphy K-8 School located?

Murphy K-8 School is at 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. The phone number is (617) 635-8781.

How many other schools are near Murphy K-8 School?

There are 171 other schools within 5 miles of Murphy K-8 School in our directory.