Best 02139 Massachusetts Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,165 students in 02139, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 02139 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02139, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02139, MA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Junior
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6562
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
John M Tobin
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Amigos School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Upton Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Morse
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6575
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
King Open
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 02139, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 02139, MA include Martin Luther King Junior, John M Tobin and Cambridgeport.
How many public preschools are located in 02139?
8 public preschools are located in 02139.
What is the racial composition of students in 02139?
02139 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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