For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 890 students in 02139, MA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 02139, MA is Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 02139 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in 02139, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02139, MA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 02139, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 02139, MA include Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 02139?
1 public charter schools are located in 02139.
What is the racial composition of students in 02139?
02139 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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