For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,016 students in Chelmsford, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA are South Row, Center Elementary School and Mccarthy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelmsford, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chelmsford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chelmsford, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Row
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Grades: K-4
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Mccarthy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 North Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Grades: 5-8
| 844 students
Rank: #44.
Byam School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Grades: K-4
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Col Moses Parker School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Grades: 5-8
| 723 students
Chelmsford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Dalton Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA include South Row, Center Elementary School and Mccarthy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chelmsford?
5 public elementary schools are located in Chelmsford.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chelmsford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chelmsford include: Col Moses Parker School vs. Mccarthy Middle School, Mccarthy Middle School vs. Col Moses Parker School, Byam School vs. Center Elementary School
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