
Welcome to the Byam School
The Byam Elementary School has a student population of roughly 500 students from kindergarten through fourth grade and prides itself on educating the whole child and creating a caring and supportive environment from which every student to learn. The staff is committed to providing high quality instruction with a solid understanding in pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practices. Students are held to high standards and supported to achieve those standards by a host of talented educators and support staff, steadfast in their professional growth and development in order to better serve the students and families of the Byam community.
Our entire staff creates a welcoming atmosphere that fosters important partnerships with the school community. Our school is tremendously enriched by its active and responsive families. The Byam School Association (BSA) is a formalized parent organization which provides generous backing and enrichment to enhance the educational experience of the school community. We value these partnerships and strive to make Byam a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS ELA Grades 3-8
Above Massachusetts Average
Meeting/exceeding expectations in MCAS Math Grades 3-8
Above Massachusetts Average
Making progress toward ACCESS Testing exit benchmarks
Above Massachusetts Average


Action Center
See All2022-23 Bus Registration Open
Bus registration for the 2022-23 school year is open. Register now!
APPLY: Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Apply now to Chelmsford’s free and reduced lunch program.
We Are Hiring!
Teachers, nurses, paras and substitutes. We’re hiring! View our latest job openings.
VIEW: Grade 5 Music/Arts Courses
Find out more about our Grade 5 performance and visual art courses.
Positive Covid-19 Cases in Chelmsford Schools
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Covid-19 Pooled Testing Dashboard
View the latest results from our Covid-19 pooled testing program.
Latest News
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The Sun: Chelmsford Wins Cal Ripken N.E. Regionals

Byam Elementary School Weekly Announcements: June 16, 2022

Byam Elementary School Newsletter: June 10, 2022

Community Information and Listening Sessions Set for May 23-24

PHOTO GALLERY: Byam Elementary School Art Gallery Walk

Chelmsford Public Schools Named Among NAMM Best Communities for Music Education for 10th Straight Year

WATCH: Choralfest 2022

UPDATE: Chelmsford Public Schools Covid-19 Mitigation Strategy

WATCH: Oct. 7 Facilities Input Listening Session

Byam BSA Boo Bash Coming Soon! Saturday Oct 16th

Extended Day Registration Opens Monday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m.

WATCH: The Show Must Go Online: A Byam School Musical

25 Maple Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: (978)251-5144
Fax: (978)251-5150
Jason Fredette: Principal
Betsy Dolan: Assistant Principal
Need to Know
Upcoming Events
See AllTue Aug 16 2022
Tue Sep 06 2022
Wed Sep 07 2022
Fri Sep 09 2022
Byam Back to School Social
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Byam School
25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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