Cambridge

District Overview
Headquartered at 135 Berkshire Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Cambridge public school district is an active, fully operational public system serving a dynamic midsize city setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter school district, it encompasses 17 individual schools designed to nurture academic growth from early childhood prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade graduation. The district currently educates a vibrant student body of over 7,000 enrolled children, offering a balanced educational foundation across elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels that reflects a rich tapestry of cultural and demographic backgrounds.

To foster academic excellence and individual student growth, the district maintains a highly well-resourced workforce comprising over 3,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive educator and support network features nearly 1,500 classroom teachers alongside approximately 278 instructional aides and over 1,260 specialized support personnel. This substantial investment in human capital delivers exceptionally favorable student-to-staff ratios, allowing for tailored instructional methods, strong classroom assistance, and comprehensive wraparound services. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking a benchmark for urban-adjacent, well-supported public education, the Cambridge school system exemplifies a deeply committed municipal learning environment, reachable directly at (617) 349-6494.
17
Total Schools
7,027
Total Students
1,495.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cambridge
Demographic Student Count
White2,473
Hispanic1,017
Black1,631
Asian1,057
Two or More809
American Indian12
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,473 (35.3%)
  • Black
    1,631 (23.3%)
  • Asian
    1,057 (15.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,017 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    809 (11.6%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Cambridge
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary12
Middle4
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:7,027*
Teachers (FTE):1,495.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.7
Schools in Cambridge
Found 17 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
250 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
391 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
328 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
314 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th