For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 563 students in Chatham, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Chatham, MA are Chatham Elementary School and Monomoy Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chatham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Gr: K-4 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Monomoy Regional Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Gr: 5-7 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Chatham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Gr: 5-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chatham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chatham, MA include Chatham Elementary School and Monomoy Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chatham?
2 public schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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