For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,484 students in 02139, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02139, MA are Martin Luther King Junior, John M Tobin and Cambridgeport. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02139 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02139, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02139, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Junior
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6562
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6562
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
John M Tobin
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6600
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Amigos School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Upton Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Morse
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6575
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Putnam Avenue Upper School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
King Open
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Gr: PK-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
02139, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6875
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6875
Gr: PK-9 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 61%
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02139, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02139, MA include Martin Luther King Junior, John M Tobin and Cambridgeport.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02139?
9 public elementary schools are located in 02139.
What is the racial composition of students in 02139?
02139 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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