For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,258 students in Chelmsford, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA are South Row, Center Elementary School and Col Moses Parker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelmsford, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chelmsford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chelmsford, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Row
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Gr: K-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Col Moses Parker School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Gr: 5-6 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Byam School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Chelmsford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
170 Dalton Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chelmsford, MA include South Row, Center Elementary School and Col Moses Parker School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chelmsford?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chelmsford.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chelmsford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chelmsford include: Byam School vs. Center Elementary School, South Row vs. Center Elementary School, South Row vs. Byam School
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