For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,087 students in 01852, MA (there are , serving 342 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 01852, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01852, MA are Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School and Pyne Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01852 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01852, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01852, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Pyne Arts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Lowell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,402 students
Rank: #55.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #66.
Peter W Reilly
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
John J Shaughnessy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1158 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
B.f. Butler Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Grades: 5-8
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
James Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Draper Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Grades: 5-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1010.
Rogers Stem Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Grades: K-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1111.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Carter Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Grades: PK
| 104 students
01852, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Grades: 5-8
| 554 students
Mcdonough City Magnet School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
43 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01852, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01852, MA include Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School and Pyne Arts.
How many public schools are located in 01852?
12 public schools are located in 01852.
What percentage of students in 01852 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 01852 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01852?
01852 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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