For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,655 students in 01902, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 525 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 01902, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01902, MA are Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, Aborn and Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01902 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01902, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01902, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 598-1609
Gr: K-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Aborn
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Eastern Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7320
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Gr: PK-12 | 1,584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Lynn English High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Goodridge Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7366
Gr: 9-12 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brookline Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7360
Gr: 6-8 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Cobbet Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Brickett Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Lewis Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7333
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
E J Harrington
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Robert L Ford
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 Hollingsworth St
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7375
Gr: 1-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Blossom Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(339) 883-1414
Lynn, MA 01902
(339) 883-1414
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Hood
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Ingalls
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Collins Street Terrace
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7400
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7400
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
01902, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Environmental School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 67%
33 No Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Lynn Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Welcoming Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01902, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01902, MA include Kipp Academy Lynn Charter School, Aborn and Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 01902?
13 public schools are located in 01902.
What percentage of students in 01902 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 01902 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01902?
01902 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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