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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lawrence Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 15,552 students in Lawrence, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,803 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence, MA are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Community Day Charter Public School and High School Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lawrence, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15 Union Street
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
73 Prospect Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Gr: PK-8 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
High School Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Gr: PK-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Parthum Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 East Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7224
Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Spark Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Robert Frost
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5941
Gr: K-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Edward F. Parthum
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
255 E Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7200
Gr: K-4 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
70-71 North Parish Road
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Emily G Wetherbee
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John K Tarbox
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Alder Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5983
Gr: 1-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5970
Gr: 1-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Guilmette Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Bodwell St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8270
Gr: 5-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Oliver Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Alexander B Bruce
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Butler Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5935
Gr: 3-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5930
Gr: 5-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Leonard Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Allen Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8159
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
School For Exceptional Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Haverhill St.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Gr: 1-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Gerard A. Guilmette
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Bodwell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
Gr: 1-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Francis M Leahy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8170
Gr: 1-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
James F Hennessey
122 Hancock Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
John Breen School
114 Osgood Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Gr: PK-K | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawlor Early Childhood Center
41 Lexington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence Family Public Academy
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Gr: PK-K | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy
Alternative School
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Gr: 8-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Rollins Early Childhood Center
451 Howard Street
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 schools in Lawrence, MA?
How many public schools are located in Lawrence?
29 public schools are located in Lawrence.
What percentage of students in Lawrence go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lawrence are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?

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