For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 194 students in Chelsea, MA.
The top ranked public charter school in Chelsea, MA is Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chelsea, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Hawthorne Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 889-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Chelsea, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea (Closed 2015)
Charter School
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 336-9970
Grades: 5-7
| 168 students
Tudor Hill School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
49 Clark Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-3026
Grades: 5-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chelsea, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chelsea, MA include Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea.
How many public charter schools are located in Chelsea?
1 public charter schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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