For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,515 students in 01852, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01852, MA are Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and Peter W Reilly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01852 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01852, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01852, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pyne Arts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Peter W Reilly
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
John J Shaughnessy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1158 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
B.f. Butler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Gr: 5-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
James Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Draper Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Gr: 5-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Stem Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Gr: PK-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
01852, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Gr: 5-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mcdonough City Magnet School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
43 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Gr: K-8 | 326 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01852, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01852, MA include Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and Peter W Reilly.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01852?
8 public elementary schools are located in 01852.
What is the racial composition of students in 01852?
01852 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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