For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 563 students in Chatham, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Chatham, MA are Chatham Elementary School and Monomoy Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chatham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Grades: K-4
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Monomoy Regional Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Grades: 5-7
| 414 students
Chatham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chatham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Chatham, MA include Chatham Elementary School and Monomoy Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chatham?
2 public schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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