For the 2025 school year, there are 5 alternative public charter schools serving 1,037 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Massachusetts are Phoenix Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School Chelsea, Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School and Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Lincoln Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 273-1236
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
Map Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11 Resnik Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-9500
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Massachusetts include Phoenix Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School Chelsea, Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School and Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Springfield.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Massachusetts?
5 alternative public charter schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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