Best Cambridge Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,524 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 score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and score of 47% (versus the 40% 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 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Cambridge, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Charter School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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10/

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21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771

Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Community Charter School Of Cambridge

Charter School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
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245 Bent Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047

Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
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50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800

Gr: PK-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Charles G Harrington (Closed 2004)

850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540

Gr: PK-9 | 371 students Minority enrollment: 55%

Longfellow (Closed 2023)

359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6875

Gr: PK-9 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 61%

M E Fitzgerald Elementary School (Closed 2004)

50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530

Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 62%

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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).