For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 782 students in Chelmsford, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Chelmsford, MA is Mccarthy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelmsford, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Chelmsford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chelmsford, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccarthy Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 North Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 251-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 middle schools in Chelmsford, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chelmsford, MA include Mccarthy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chelmsford?
1 public middle schools are located in Chelmsford.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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