Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Charter Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
21 Notre Dame Ave,  Cambridge, MA
5.0
329 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sherley Bretous
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.3%
State Average
7.6%
Science
6.7%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.3%
Black
81.6%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
White
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%

School Rankings

#1 Niche Standout ES in Massachusetts
#2 Best Charter ES in Massachusetts
#32 Best Public ES in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/7/2024
My son has been at Banneker for 3 years now and they never cease to amaze me! They are absolutely wonderful!!
5.0 parent
10/19/2020
We love this school. Our child loves this school. It’s an awesome community
5.0 other
6/15/2020
am glad i picked this school for my dauther! i felt so comfortable in many ways the teachers,the school system and the princple very smart and warm! highly recomanded!!!!
5.0 parent
9/9/2018
This school is excellent! The staff are passionate about making sure students receive quality education. They make sure children learn about their own culture while learning about others. They celebrate all backgrounds and maje sure the child is growing academically but also learning to love and res...

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Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-6 located at 21 Notre Dame Ave in Cambridge, MA. The school has a total enrollment of 329 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,242,740. Discover additional schools in the area, like Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, International School of Boston, and more. Learn more about what Cambridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.

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