For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 611 students in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Cambridge are John M Tobin and Vassal Lane Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John M Tobin
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6600
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Vassal Lane Upper School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6550
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA include John M Tobin and Vassal Lane Upper School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge?
the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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