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UP Academy Dorchester is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
UP Academy Holland
UP Academy Holland is a tuition-free, public school open to all Boston scholars who are incoming K1-6th graders.
No application is required to enroll at UP Academy Holland, but you do need to register at the Boston Public Schools (BPS) website.
UP Academy Dorchester
Currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School years!
UP Academy Dorchester is a tuition-free, public school open to Boston scholars in grades K1-8th. Unlike our Holland campus, our Dorchester campus requires a special application which is then placed into a lottery system. No test scores, grades, recommendations, or history will be taken into consideration.
Now Accepting applications for next school year!
Apply to UP Academy Dorchester for the 2026-2027 school year!
The application deadline is Friday, February 27th by 4pm and an enrollment lottery will be held on Thursday, March 5th.
Application Types
While many find our online application to be the simplest way to apply, we understand that some families prefer alternative methods. We offer many convenient applications to our UP Academy Dorchester campus.
Mail. Mail your completed application to UP Academy Dorchester, located at 35 Westville Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.
In-person: Drop-off your completed application in person at the UP Academy Dorchester main office.
Email. Scan your completed application and email the file to enrollment@upacademydorchester.org.
Fax. Fax your completed application to 617-635-8815.
Online: Fill out your application online at https://upacademy.schoolmint.net/signup
Paper Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Spanish & English
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