Chelmsford Public Schools by the Numbers

A snapshot of a high-performing district north of Boston. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

District Snapshot

5,128Students (PreK to 12)

8Schools

00560000DESE District Code

96.0%Graduation rate

Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.

District Overview

District	Chelmsford Public Schools
Enrollment (2025-26)	5,128
Schools	8
High school	Chelmsford High School

Student Population

For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.

English learners	5.2%
High needs	37.2%
Per-pupil spending (FY2024, in-district)	$17,377

Academic Performance & Context

Chelmsford’s four-year graduation rate was about 96.0% for the class of 2025, among the stronger rates in the region. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.

Sources

MA DESE, Chelmsford Public Schools Student Profile (code 00560000). Accessed 2026.

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