Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02142

Summary:

The zip code 02142 in Massachusetts is home to a single exceptional elementary school, the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. This school serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 332 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Benjamin Banneker Charter Public school district, which is ranked 3rd out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with MCAS test scores that significantly exceed the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 78.8% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%. The school has been consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, placing 12th out of 916 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 22nd out of 928 schools in 2022-2023.

The school's diverse student population, with 81.63% African American, 8.13% Hispanic, 1.81% Asian, and 2.71% White students, reflects the broader demographics of the surrounding community. The school's high per-student spending of $24,797 (2020-2021 school year) indicates a significant investment in resources and support for the students. Overall, the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is an exceptional educational institution, providing a high-quality education and consistently achieving outstanding academic results.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	21 Notre Dame Avenue	Cambridge	02142	Middlesex County	Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(617) 497-7771	332	20	16.6		9 (2.7%)	271 (81.6%)	27 (8.1%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	96	12^th of 916 public elementary schools	98.7%		95.1	22^nd of 928 public elementary schools	97.6%	10	87.5	61.7	82.2	84.1	78.8	87.5	76.6	84.4	79.6	82.1	71.1	71.1	$24,797	$1,945	$22,852

Cities Near Zip Code 02142

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cambridge	0.14 mi	20	131^st
Somerville	1.05 mi	11	241^st
Boston	1.21 mi	17	297^th
Charlestown	1.42 mi	3	268^th
Dorchester	1.81 mi	29	338^th

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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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