For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,342 students in Chelsea, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Chelsea, MA are Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and William A Berkowitz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chelsea, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
William A Berkowitz Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5300
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5300
Gr: 1-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Edgar A Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5400
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5400
Gr: 1-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,680 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Gr: 5-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
George F. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5350
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5350
Gr: 1-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Joseph A. Browne School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5235
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5235
Gr: 5-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-8464
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-8464
Gr: 1-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Clark Avenue School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5100
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5100
Gr: 5-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
99 Hawthorn Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5150
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5150
Gr: PK-1 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Chelsea, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea (Closed 2015)
Charter School
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Gr: 5-7 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Tudor Hill School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
49 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Gr: 5-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chelsea, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Chelsea, MA include Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and William A Berkowitz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chelsea?
12 public schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chelsea are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chelsea include: Edgar A Hooks Elementary School vs. Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School, Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School vs. Edgar A Hooks Elementary School, Edgar A Hooks Elementary School vs. William A Berkowitz Elementary School
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