For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,966 students in 01851, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01851, MA are Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School, James S Daley Middle School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01851 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01851, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01851, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Gr: 5-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
James S Daley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Fleming Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Gr: K-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01851, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01851, MA include Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School, James S Daley Middle School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
How many public middle schools are located in 01851?
4 public middle schools are located in 01851.
What is the racial composition of students in 01851?
01851 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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