For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,650 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 12% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
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 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Gr: 8-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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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