For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,666 students in Chelsea, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chelsea, MA are Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy, Joseph A. Browne School and Clark Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chelsea, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Grades: 5-8
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph A. Browne School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5235
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5235
Grades: 5-8
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Avenue School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5100
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5100
Grades: 5-8
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Chelsea, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea (Closed 2015)
Charter School
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Grades: 5-7
| 168 students
Tudor Hill School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
49 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Grades: 5-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chelsea, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chelsea, MA include Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy, Joseph A. Browne School and Clark Avenue School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chelsea?
4 public middle schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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