For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 782 students in Chelmsford, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Chelmsford, MA is Mccarthy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelmsford, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Chelmsford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chelmsford, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccarthy Middle 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: 7-8
| 782 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 middle schools in Chelmsford, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chelmsford, MA include Mccarthy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chelmsford?
1 public middle schools are located in Chelmsford.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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