For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,854 students in 01841, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 01841 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01841, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01841, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Day Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Prospect Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 East Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7224
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 E Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 691-7200
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
59 Alder Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5983
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 Bodwell St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8270
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Butler Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5935
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8311
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Arlington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5930
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Allen Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8159
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill St.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Bodwell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-8150
Gr: 1-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
122 Hancock Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
01841, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 Arlington St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Gr: 2-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
40 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Minority enrollment: 78%
50 Cross Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Gr: K | 135 students Minority enrollment: 96%
400 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Gr: 1-8 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 97%
60 Allen St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Gr: 7-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Phoenix Academy Lawrence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8410
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01841, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01841, MA include Community Day Charter Public School, Lawrence Family Development Charter School and Parthum Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01841?
13 public elementary schools are located in 01841.
What is the racial composition of students in 01841?
01841 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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