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12 schools in Chelsea

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Chelsea, Massachusetts comes in at 12 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 6,292 students total and an average campus size near 524.

7-year change in Chelsea

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,292
-231 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
+2 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
5%
was 6%
% Hispanic
89%
was 86%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Chelsea HighHigh09-121,649
Chelsea Opportunity AcademyHigh09-12132
Chelsea Virtual Learning AcademyHigh08-1254
Clark Avenue SchoolMiddle05-08673
Edgar F. Hooks ElementaryElementary01-04430
Eugene Wright Science and Technology AcademyMiddle05-08436
Frank M Sokolowski ElementaryElementary01-04472
George F. Kelly ElementaryElementary01-05527
Joseph A. Browne SchoolMiddle05-08487
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School ChelseaHigh09-12198
Shurtleff Early ChildhoodElementaryPK-01779
William A Berkowitz ElementaryElementary01-04455

About Chelsea

Chelsea is a medium-population Massachusetts city in terms of public-school footprint, with 12 schools and 6,292 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Chelsea has fell 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,523 students to 6,292. The school count climbed from 10 to 12 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Chelsea discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea, Massachusetts has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,292 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea has 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chelsea?
Chelsea High is the largest public school in Chelsea by enrollment, with approximately 1,649 students.
What school districts serve Chelsea?
Chelsea is served by 2 public school districts, including Chelsea, Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea.
What grade levels do public schools in Chelsea cover?
Public schools in Chelsea serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Chelsea?
1 of the 12 public schools in Chelsea are charter schools.