For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,493 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 Academy 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 33% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cambridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Bent Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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%
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 Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cambridge?
3 public charter schools are located in Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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