BENJAMIN BANNEKER CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public school district, located in Cambridge, MA with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School (BBCPS) is a K–6 institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in the principles of community, leadership, and high achievement. Named after the historic African American mathematician and astronomer, the school emphasizes a challenging curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with a strong focus on character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, supportive culture, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and a sense of social responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school prides itself on its commitment to family engagement and community collaboration. The educational philosophy at BBCPS is designed to prepare students for success in competitive secondary schools by fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and a lifelong love of learning. Through its mission, the school strives to close the opportunity gap and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them to become productive and engaged citizens.

For more information, contact Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School at (617) 497-7771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.