For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 7,009 students in Lowell, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lowell, MA are Dr Gertrude Bailey, Pawtucketville Memorial and Pyne Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowell, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lowell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr Gertrude Bailey
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Pawtucketville Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Grades: PK-4
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Pyne Arts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Grades: PK-8
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Charles W Morey
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Pine Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Adams Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #77.
Peter W Reilly
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
John J Shaughnessy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1158 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Grades: PK-4
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
795 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Grades: PK-4
| 242 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Joseph Mcavinnue
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Mammoth Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Beacon Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Grades: PK-4
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
Bartlett Community Partnership
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79 Wannalancit Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1414.
Greenhalge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Ennell Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #1515.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Grades: PK-4
| 248 students
Rank: #1616.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Carter Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Grades: PK
| 104 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 preschools in Lowell, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lowell, MA include Dr Gertrude Bailey, Pawtucketville Memorial and Pyne Arts.
How many public preschools are located in Lowell?
17 public preschools are located in Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?
Lowell public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lowell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lowell include: Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School vs. Joseph Mcavinnue, Dr Gertrude Bailey vs. Pawtucketville Memorial, Pawtucketville Memorial vs. Dr Gertrude Bailey
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