Best Lynn Public Preschools (2025-26)

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 score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and 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)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Capt William G Shoemaker

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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26 Regina Rd
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%)
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80 Neptune Blvd
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%)
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58 Conomo Avenue
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%)
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200 O'callaghan Way
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%)
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40 Franklin Street
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%)
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21 Dexter Street
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%)
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24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390

Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lynn, Massachusetts

Lynn, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Environmental School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680

Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Fecteau-leary Middle School (Closed 2004)

33 No Common Street
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

Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2025)

112 Market Street
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

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

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).