For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 611 students in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Vassal Lane Upper School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6550
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA include John M Tobin and Vassal Lane Upper School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge?
2 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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