For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,346 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, Frost Middle School 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 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01843, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5917
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 722-8810
Grades: 5-8
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Frost
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5941
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5941
Grades: K-4
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70-71 North Parish Road
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-2750
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 3,246 students
Rank: #55.
Spark Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
South Lawrence East Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5970
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5970
Grades: 1-5
| 660 students
Rank: #77.
Emily G Wetherbee
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Newton Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 557-2900
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 Osgood Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Grades: PK-K
| 258 students
01843, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0719
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0719
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0766
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0766
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
243 South Broadway
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-6067
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-6067
Grades: K
| 135 students
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Grades: 8
| 159 students
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, Frost Middle School 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
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