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Best 01851 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,744 students in 01851, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 611 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 01851, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01851, MA are The Career Academy, Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School and James S Daley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01851 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01851, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01851, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Career Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Gr: 5-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
James S Daley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Fleming Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Dr Gertrude Bailey
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Gr: PK-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Charles W Morey
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Pine Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Washington
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
795 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Gr: K-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Carlisle Street
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 schools in 01851, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01851, MA include The Career Academy, Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School and James S Daley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01851?
9 public schools are located in 01851.
What percentage of students in 01851 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 01851 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01851?
01851 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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