For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,596 students in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 917 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA include Cambridgeport, Fletcher/maynard Academy and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge?
3 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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