For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,157 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA are Cambridge Rindge And Latin, 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Cambridge, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cambridge Rindge And Latin, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
459 Broadway Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,979 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
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill Academy 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
| 917 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 high schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA include Cambridge Rindge And Latin, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambridge?
3 public high schools are located in Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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