For the 2026 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 43%), 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 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Gr: PK-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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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