For the 2025 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 Byam 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 40%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Row
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Boston Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5177
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5155
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Byam School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5144
Grades: K-4
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Col Moses Parker School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Graniteville Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5133
Grades: 5-6
| 797 students
Chelmsford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Dalton Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5188
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
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 Byam 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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