For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,605 students in 02139, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02139, MA are Amigos School, Putnam Avenue Upper School and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02139 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02139, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02139, MA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amigos School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Upton Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Avenue Upper School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 917 students
02139, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02139, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02139, MA include Amigos School, Putnam Avenue Upper School and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02139?
3 public middle schools are located in 02139.
What is the racial composition of students in 02139?
02139 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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