For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 956 students in 02140, MA (there are , serving 1,036 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in 02140, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02140, MA are Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Peabody and Rindge Avenue Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02140 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02140, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02140, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
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 02140, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02140, MA include Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, Peabody and Rindge Avenue Upper School.
How many public schools are located in 02140?
3 public schools are located in 02140.
What percentage of students in 02140 go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in 02140 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02140?
02140 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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