Schools in Chelmsford, Massachusetts (2025)
6 schools · 3,198 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 510.
Chelmsford, in Massachusetts, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,198 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Chelmsford's schools is 510, above the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is McCarthy Middle School (83.7, top 10% of middle schools nationally), followed by Col Moses Parker School (82.1, top 10% of middle schools nationally), and Center Elementary School (77.9, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are McCarthy Middle School (808 students), Col Moses Parker School (778 students), Byam School (510 students).
Ranked schools in Chelmsford
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 184McCarthy Middle SchoolChelmsford · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 282Col Moses Parker SchoolChelmsford · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 778 students
- 378Center Elementary SchoolChelmsford · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 475Byam SchoolChelmsford · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 574South RowChelmsford · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 464 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCarthy Middle School Chelmsford · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 83.7 Top 10% | 66% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 2 | Col Moses Parker School Chelmsford · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 82.1 Top 10% | 66% Math proficiency | 778 |
| 3 | Center Elementary School Chelmsford · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 77.9 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 4 | Byam School Chelmsford · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 74.9 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 5 | South Row Chelmsford · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 464 |
Other schools in Chelmsford
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Chelmsford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chelmsford?
McCarthy Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Chelmsford with a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford has 6 schools (2 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other) educating 3,198 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Chelmsford?
The median Enrollment across schools in Chelmsford is 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.