For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 896 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Downtown are Lowell Community Charter Public 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
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 charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell, MA include Lowell Community Charter Public School and Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lowell?
2 public charter 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 charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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