Mather Elementary School

Principal: 
Emily Cox

Location

1 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States

School Highlights:

  • The oldest public elementary school in America, established in 1639 and located on Meetinghouse Hill
  • New interactive outdoor classroom and playgrounds
  • A brand new library
  • Before school program and after school programs: BELL, Boys Club, and America SCORES Boston soccer and writing program
  • Saturday Academy
  • Highly qualified and committed staff
  • Weekly adult volunteers in the classrooms
  • Active School Site Council and School Parent Council
  • ESL classes for parents
  • Nutrition programs through Northeastern University for primary grades and UMass for upper grades
  • School partners: Target, College Bound Dorchester, America SCORES Boston, Boston University, and the Winsor School.
School Details and Contact
Phone: 
617-635-8757
Fax: 
617-635-8762
School Group: 
A
Assignment Zone: 
East
Grades: 
K1-5
Level: 
Elementary
School Type: 
Regular
Additional Info
School Hours: 
9:25 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 
1:30 p.m.
Meal Type Breakfast: 
Universal Free Breakfast
Meal Type Lunch: 
Universal Free Lunch
School Facility Environmental Report: 
BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card): 
2011 School Climate Survey: