For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 346 students in 02140, MA.
The top ranked public charter school in 02140, MA is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 02140 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 02140, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02140, MA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 02140, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 02140, MA include Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02140?
1 public charter schools are located in 02140.
What is the racial composition of students in 02140?
02140 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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