For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 547 students in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in The Port are Cambridgeport, Fletcher/maynard Academy and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Fletcher/maynard Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6588
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge, MA include Cambridgeport, Fletcher/maynard Academy and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge?
the neighborhood of The Port, Cambridge public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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