For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,876 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Massachusetts are Sturgis Charter Public School, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Gr: 11-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Massachusetts include Sturgis Charter Public School, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Massachusetts?
4 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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