For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 634 students in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wellington Harrington are Cambridge Street Upper School and King Open. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Street Upper School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-3050
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
King Open
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge, MA include Cambridge Street Upper School and King Open.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge?
the neighborhood of Wellington Harrington, Cambridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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