For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,750 students in Lawrence, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence, MA are Community Day Charter Public School, Lawrence Family Development Charter School and Francis M Leahy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Francis M Leahy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
122 Hancock Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
114 Osgood Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Gr: PK-K | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
41 Lexington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Gr: PK-K | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
451 Howard Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Gr: PK-K | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence, MA include Community Day Charter Public School, Lawrence Family Development Charter School and Francis M Leahy.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence?
8 public preschools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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