📍 Zip Code 02142 · Cambridge, MA

School District for Zip Code 02142

Cambridge Public Schools · 7/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Public Schools
📍 Middlesex County, MA · Zip Code 02142
7/10
Rating
7,200
Students
16
Schools
12:1
Student/Teacher
Good Kendall Square / MIT area. Per-pupil spending: $29,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 02142

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~450 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
Lincoln Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~900 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
🎓
Lincoln High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,350 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment7,200National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools16National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio12:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating7/10 — GoodBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Cambridge Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 02142?▼
Zip code 02142 is served by Cambridge Public Schools in Cambridge, MA (Middlesex County). The district serves approximately 7,200 students across 16 schools and has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good).
What schools are in zip code 02142?▼
Zip code 02142 is served by Cambridge Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Washington Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Lincoln Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 6/10), and high school is Lincoln High School (Grades 9-12, rating 7/10).
Is Cambridge Public Schools a good school district?▼
Cambridge Public Schools has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good). Kendall Square / MIT area. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and spends approximately $29,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 02142?▼
Contact Cambridge Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Cambridge Public Schools
Cambridge Public Schools serves zip code 02142 and surrounding areas in Middlesex County, MA. The district operates 16 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 7,200 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and per-pupil spending of $29,000/year, Cambridge Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 7/10 (Good) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.