For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,586 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 35% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), 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 81% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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