John M Tobin vs Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 466 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M Tobin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge · Charter other · Grades PK–12
890 students
| Measure | John M Tobin Cambridge, Massachusetts | Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #35 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #759 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 291 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John M Tobin does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •John M Tobin does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Prospect Hill Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.8).
- •Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 291.
- •John M Tobin is a public school while Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John M Tobin better than Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John M Tobin and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M Tobin: 291. Prospect Hill Academy Charter School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M Tobin and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
John M Tobin is 35th of 1,009 and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).