Best High Schools in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 5 high schools with 6,412 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 North Cambridge score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.

1. Belmont High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students

2. Arlington High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students

3. Cambridge Rindge And Latin

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

4. Somerville High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students

Best Middle Schools in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 6 middle schools with 3,802 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 North Cambridge score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in North Cambridge exceed expectations.

1. Winthrop L Chenery Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1371 Students

2. Ottoson Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students

3. Rindge Avenue Upper School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students

4. Putnam Avenue Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students

Best Elementary Schools in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 8 elementary schools with 2,639 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 North Cambridge score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.

1. Winn Brook

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 434 Students

2. Thompson

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students

3. Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 332 Students

4. Hardy

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

5. John F Kennedy

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 440 Students

6. Peabody

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

7. Amigos School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students

8. Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students

9. Wild Rose Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wild Rose Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 36 Students

10. Capuano Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 213 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has a total population of 19,730 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

12,853

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

17.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

4.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

13.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,902 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Somerville, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tufts, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ball Square, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Spring Hill, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Arlington Center, Arlington, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations