For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,783 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highlands are Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School, James S Daley Middle School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Gr: 5-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
James S Daley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Fleming Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Gr: K-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA include Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School, James S Daley Middle School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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