For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,596 students in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public schools in The Port are Cambridgeport, Fletcher/maynard Academy and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Grades: PK-5
| 251 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA include Cambridgeport, Fletcher/maynard Academy and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge?
the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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