For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,545 students in Lynn, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA are Capt William G Shoemaker, Edward A Sisson and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynn, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lynn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lynn, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capt William G Shoemaker
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Edward A Sisson
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #44.
Julia F Callahan
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Market Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Rank: #66.
Cobbet Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7341
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #77.
E J Harrington
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #88.
Hood
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Lynn, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Environmental School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
33 No Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Lynn Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Welcoming Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
176 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Grades: 2-6
| 30 students
Welcoming Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA include Capt William G Shoemaker, Edward A Sisson and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.
How many public preschools are located in Lynn?
8 public preschools are located in Lynn.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynn?
Lynn public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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