For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,157 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA are Cambridge Rindge And Latin, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Cambridge, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambridge, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
459 Broadway Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,979 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Bent Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Gr: PK-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Gr: PK-9 | 371 students Minority enrollment: 55%
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6875
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6875
Gr: PK-9 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 61%
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA include Cambridge Rindge And Latin, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambridge?
3 public high schools are located in Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge?
Cambridge public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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