Best Schools in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA has a total of 35 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 16,622 students attend Cambridge, MA schools. On average, schools in Cambridge score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cambridge exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA has 7 high schools with 7,581 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cambridge score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cambridge meet expectations.
1. Boston Latin School
SchoolGrade
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Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students
2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
3. Community Charter School Of Cambridge
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Community Charter School Of Cambridge (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 253 Students
4. Snowden International High School
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Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
5. Charlestown High School
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Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA has 8 middle schools with 3,216 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cambridge score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cambridge don't meet expectations.
1. Rindge Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
2. Vassal Lane Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students
3. Putnam Avenue Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
4. Cambridge Street Upper School
SchoolGrade
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, MA has 19 elementary schools with 4,826 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cambridge score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
1. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
2. Maria L. Baldwin
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
3. John M Tobin
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
4. Eliot K-8 Innovation School
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Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students
5. Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
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Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 332 Students
6. Haggerty
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
7. Peabody
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. Amigos School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
9. Morse
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
10. Cambridgeport
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cambridge, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cambridge, MA has a total population of 116,373 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cambridge, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cambridge, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cambridge, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cambridge, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cambridge, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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