For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 910 students in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public schools in North Cambridge are Benjamin Banneker Charter 51±¬ÁÏ, Peabody and Rindge Avenue Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker Charter 51±¬ÁÏ
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Peabody
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-6530
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Rindge Avenue Upper School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-4060
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA include Benjamin Banneker Charter 51±¬ÁÏ, Peabody and Rindge Avenue Upper School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge?
the neighborhood of North Cambridge, Cambridge public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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