Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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
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. 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.
MassCivics last checked this page on September 26, 2026.
Sources
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Chelmsford, district profile, as of October 1, 2025.
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Cohort 2025 Graduation Rates, as of August 31, 2025.
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Per Pupil Expenditures, as of June 30, 2024.
- Schools and districts: Massachusetts DESE, Selected Populations (2025-26), as of October 1, 2025.