For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,766 students in 01854, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01854, MA are Pawtucketville Memorial, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School and Joseph Mcavinnue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01854 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01854, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01854, MA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawtucketville Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Adams Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Mcavinnue
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Mammoth Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Bartlett Community Partnership
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79 Wannalancit Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01854, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 01854, MA include Pawtucketville Memorial, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School and Joseph Mcavinnue.
How many public preschools are located in 01854?
4 public preschools are located in 01854.
What is the racial composition of students in 01854?
01854 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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