For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 956 students in 02140, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02140, MA are Benjamin Banneker Charter 91果冻传媒, Peabody and Rindge Avenue Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02140 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02140, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02140, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker Charter 91果冻传媒
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
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Peabody
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-6530
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-6530
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Rindge Avenue Upper School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-4060
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02140, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02140, MA include Benjamin Banneker Charter 91果冻传媒, Peabody and Rindge Avenue Upper School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02140?
3 public elementary schools are located in 02140.
What is the racial composition of students in 02140?
02140 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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