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Best 02150 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,292 students in 02150, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in 02150, MA are Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea, Chelsea Opportunity Academy and William A Berkowitz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02150 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02150, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02150, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
William A Berkowitz Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5300
Gr: 1-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Edgar F. Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5400
Gr: 1-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5240
Gr: 5-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
George F. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5350
Gr: 1-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Joseph A. Browne School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Walnut Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5235
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Crescent Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-8464
Gr: 1-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Clark Avenue School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5100
Gr: 5-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy
77 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5113
Gr: 8-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Shurtleff Early Childhood
99 Hawthorn Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 466-5150
Gr: PK-1 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 02150, MA?
How many public schools are located in 02150?
12 public schools are located in 02150.
What is the racial composition of students in 02150?
02150 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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