For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 547 students in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Cambridge are Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Kennedy-longfellow. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy-longfellow
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA include Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Kennedy-longfellow.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge?
the neighborhood of East Cambridge, Cambridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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