For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,256 students in Chelsea, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Chelsea, MI are Chelsea High School, Beach Middle School and South Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chelsea, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Beach Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
South Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Pierce St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2205
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2205
Grades: 3-5
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
699 Mckinley St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2203
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2203
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Chelsea, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cassidy Lake Technical School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
18901 Waterloo Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Chelseamanchester Adult Ed. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 E. Washington Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
275 North Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2204
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2204
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
Washington Street Education Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Washington St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2208
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chelsea, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Chelsea, MI include Chelsea High School, Beach Middle School and South Meadows Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chelsea?
4 public schools are located in Chelsea.
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chelsea are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chelsea include: Beach Middle School vs. North Creek Elementary School, North Creek Elementary School vs. South Meadows Elementary School, Beach Middle School vs. South Meadows Elementary School
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