For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,049 students in 02138, MA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,442 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 02138, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02138, MA are Maria L. Baldwin, Cambridge Rindge And Latin and Graham And Parks. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02138 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02138, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02138, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria L. Baldwin
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
85 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6525
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6525
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
459 Broadway Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Graham And Parks
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 Linnaean Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6577
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6577
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Haggerty
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02138, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02138, MA include Maria L. Baldwin, Cambridge Rindge And Latin and Graham And Parks.
How many public schools are located in 02138?
4 public schools are located in 02138.
What percentage of students in 02138 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 02138 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02138?
02138 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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