For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,404 students in 01840, MA (there are , serving 186 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 01840, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01840, MA are Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Oliver Middle School and Francis M Leahy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01840 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01840, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01840, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Oliver Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8670
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Francis M Leahy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
303 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8170
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8170
Gr: 1-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
01840, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01840, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01840, MA include Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence, Oliver Middle School and Francis M Leahy.
How many public schools are located in 01840?
4 public schools are located in 01840.
What percentage of students in 01840 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 01840 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01840?
01840 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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