Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02142

Summary:

The 02142 zip code in Massachusetts is home to a single standout elementary school, the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. This school serves grades PK-6 and is part of the highly-ranked Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District), which is ranked 1 out of 348 districts in the state.

The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school placed 13th out of 906 elementary schools, and in 2023-2024 it ranked 12th out of 916 schools. The school maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance. Its students significantly outperform state averages on the MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels.

Key metrics for the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School include a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 and per-student spending of $24,797 in the 2020-2021 school year. While the school's demographics are not provided, its exceptional academic outcomes suggest it is delivering a high-quality education to its students. The school's success can likely be attributed to its strong academic programs, dedicated teaching staff, and effective use of resources, making it a standout choice for families in the 02142 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	21 Notre Dame Avenue	Cambridge	02142	Middlesex County	Benjamin Banneker Charter Public	Yes	No	No	Yes	(617) 497-7771	352	19	18.5		9 (2.6%)	296 (84.1%)	22 (6.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	95.7	13^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.6%		96	12^th of 916 public elementary schools	98.7%	1	80.9	71.4	76.0	90.5	79.3	91.5	79.6	76.0	90.5	84.0	68.0	68.0	$21,891

Cities Near Zip Code 02142

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cambridge	0.14 mi	20	107^th
Somerville	1.05 mi	11	247^th
Boston	1.21 mi	16	295^th
Charlestown	1.35 mi	4	267^th
Dorchester	1.81 mi	30	342^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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