For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,713 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cambridge, MA are Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cambridge, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Bent Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill 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
| 1,096 students
Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Grades: PK-9
| 371 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 charter schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cambridge, MA include Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cambridge, MA?
3 public charter schools are located in Cambridge, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge, MA?
Cambridge, MA public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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