For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 944 students in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Centralville are S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and Greenhalge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Beacon Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Gr: PK-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Greenhalge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Ennell Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell, MA include S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and Greenhalge.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell?
the neighborhood of Centralville, Lowell public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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