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Best 01841 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,492 students in 01841, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 1,181 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 01841, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01841, MA are Community Day Charter Public School, Lawrence Family Development Charter School and Parthum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01841 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01841, MA 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 01841, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: 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
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 01841, MA?
How many public schools are located in 01841?
17 public schools are located in 01841.
What percentage of students in 01841 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 01841 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01841?
01841 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).

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