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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 02150

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At a glance

Schools

2,663

Students

Top rankedWilliam A Berkowitz Elementary363^rd of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Edgar F. Hooks Elementary up 97 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Edgar F. Hooks Elementary 10.7 students per teacher

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Summary:

The 02150 zip code of Chelsea, Massachusetts is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from early childhood through 4th grade. While the schools share a common district, their academic performance varies significantly, with a few standout institutions leading the way.

At the top of the pack is William A Berkowitz Elementary, which ranks 363 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation tests, with 34.65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63.9% in Mathematics. Edgar A Hooks Elementary also stands out, ranking 490 statewide and leading the district with 55.76% of students proficient or better in Mathematics.

In contrast, the other 3 schools in the Chelsea school district, which is ranked 317 out of 348 districts in Massachusetts, struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests. This disparity in academic performance within the same district suggests a need for the district to closely examine its policies and resource allocation to ensure more equitable educational outcomes for all students.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2015)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Shurtleff Early Childhood	Public	PK, KG-1	99 Hawthorn Street	Chelsea	02150	Suffolk County	Chelsea	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 466-5150	779	58	13.4	78.8%	39 (5.0%)	47 (6.0%)	682 (87.5%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)											$23,468
William A Berkowitz Elementary	Public	1-4	300 Crescent Avenue	Chelsea	02150	Suffolk County	Chelsea	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 466-5300	455	37	12.2	92.6%	28 (6.2%)	27 (5.9%)	396 (87.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59.3	363^rd of 906 public elementary schools	59.9%		56	410^th of 916 public elementary schools	55.2%	47	36.5	32.2		34.7	64.4	63.3		63.9			$23,571
Edgar F. Hooks Elementary	Public	1-4	300 Crescent Avenue	Chelsea	02150	Suffolk County	Chelsea	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 466-5400	430	40	10.7	92.0%	34 (7.9%)	21 (4.9%)	371 (86.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.4	490^th of 906 public elementary schools	45.9%		36.6	587^th of 916 public elementary schools	35.9%	97	28.5	24.3		26.5	55.7	55.9		55.8			$22,754
George F. Kelly Elementary	Public	1-4	300 Crescent Avenue	Chelsea	02150	Suffolk County	Chelsea	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 466-5350	527	44	11.9	89.5%	12 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	511 (97.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.7	869^th of 906 public elementary schools	4.1%		6.4	891^st of 916 public elementary schools	2.7%	22	12.4	12.0	16.1	13.0	17.7	11.2	10.5	13.7	8.8	8.8	$22,738
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary	Public	1-4	300 Crescent Avenue	Chelsea	02150	Suffolk County	Chelsea	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 466-8464	472	42	11.1	90.9%	29 (6.1%)	17 (3.6%)	425 (90.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	838^th of 906 public elementary schools	7.5%		12.5	830^th of 916 public elementary schools	9.4%	8	15.9	13.0		14.5	24.8	17.8		21.2			$22,186

Cities Near Zip Code 02150

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chelsea	0.24 mi	12	340^th
Everett	0.92 mi	11	306^th
East Boston	1.12 mi	12	309^th
Revere	1.42 mi	11	323^rd
Charlestown	1.77 mi	4	267^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.