For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,239 students in Lawrence, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lawrence, MA are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Community Day Charter Public School and Lawrence Family Development Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lawrence, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Public 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
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Community Day Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Prospect Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Gr: PK-8 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lawrence, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lawrence, MA include Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Community Day Charter Public School and Lawrence Family Development Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lawrence?
3 public charter schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lawrence include: Community Day Charter Public School vs. Lawrence Family Development Charter School, Lawrence Family Development Charter School vs. Community Day Charter Public School
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