For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 915 students in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in The Acre are Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School and Bartlett Community Partnership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA include Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School and Bartlett Community Partnership.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell?
the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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