For the 2025 school year, there are 5 alternative public charter schools serving 1,037 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Massachusetts are Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield and Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Map Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Resnik Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-9500
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Massachusetts include Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield and Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Massachusetts?
5 alternative public charter schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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