For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,681 students in Chelsea, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Chelsea, AL are Chelsea Park Elementary School, Forest Oaks Elementary School and Chelsea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chelsea, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chelsea Park Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9000 Chelsea Park Trail
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-6700
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Hornet Parkway
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Chelsea Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2321 Highway 39
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7210
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7210
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #44.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Highway 11
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Chelsea, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2315 Highway 39
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chelsea, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Chelsea, AL include Chelsea Park Elementary School, Forest Oaks Elementary School and Chelsea Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chelsea?
4 public schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chelsea are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chelsea include: Forest Oaks Elementary School vs. Chelsea Park Elementary School, Chelsea Park Elementary School vs. Forest Oaks Elementary School
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