For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,134 students in Lowell, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lowell, MA are Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Lowell Community Charter Public School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowell, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lowell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #33.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Grades: K-12
| 1,211 students
Lowell, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
Grades: 5-8
| 554 students
Mcdonough City Magnet School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
43 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
115 Sixth Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7646
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7646
Grades: K-4
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lowell, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lowell, MA include Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Lowell Community Charter Public School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
How many public charter schools are located in Lowell?
3 public charter schools are located in Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?
Lowell public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lowell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lowell include: Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell vs. Lowell Community Charter Public School, Lowell Community Charter Public School vs. Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
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