For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,464 students in Lynn, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA are Capt William G Shoemaker, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute and Edward A Sisson. 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 17% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), 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 88% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capt William G Shoemaker
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,557 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Edward A Sisson
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Julia F Callahan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Lynn, 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%
112 Market Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Gr: PK | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Welcoming Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
176 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Gr: 2-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 preschools in Lynn, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA include Capt William G Shoemaker, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute and Edward A Sisson.
How many public preschools are located in Lynn?
7 public preschools are located in Lynn.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynn?
Lynn public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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