Best 01843 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,578 students in 01843, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 427 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 01843, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01843, MA are High School Learning Center, Spark Academy and Robert Frost. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01843 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01843, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01843, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Spark Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Robert Frost
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5941
Gr: K-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
70-71 North Parish Road
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 3,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Emily G Wetherbee
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5970
Gr: 1-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
John Breen School
114 Osgood Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Gr: PK-K | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01843, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01843, MA include High School Learning Center, Spark Academy and Robert Frost.
How many public schools are located in 01843?
8 public schools are located in 01843.
What percentage of students in 01843 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 01843 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01843?
01843 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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