For the 2024 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 2,174 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Massachusetts are Sturgis Charter Public School, Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) and Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Massachusetts include Sturgis Charter Public School, Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii) and Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Massachusetts?
5 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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