For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,481 students in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Lowell are Pyne Arts, John J Shaughnessy and B.f. Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA include Pyne Arts, John J Shaughnessy and B.f. Butler Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell?
the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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