For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 917 students in 02139, MA.
The top ranked public high school in 02139, MA is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 02139 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 02139, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 02139 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02139, MA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in 02139, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in 02139, MA include Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 02139?
1 public high schools are located in 02139.
What is the racial composition of students in 02139?
02139 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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