Best Downtown Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,952 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Lowell Community Charter Public School, Lowell High School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Lowell High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA include Lowell Community Charter Public School, Lowell High School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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