Public schools in Lowell, MA
29 open public schools with an address in Lowell, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,541
29 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
3
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lowell public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Lowell, MA: 16 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 29 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,541 students, an average of 570 per school. The largest campus is Lowell High (3,446 students), and the largest elementary school is Rogers STEM Academy (892).
Lowell operates the most schools here (26), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Lowell
Lowell
Public school district
26 schools in Lowell · 27 total
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lowell
Lowell Community Charter Public (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lowell
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter (District)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lowell
Elementary schools in Lowell
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Lowell | PK–04 | 492 | 12:1 | |
| Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell | PK–08 | 408 | 8.9:1 | |
| Charles W Morey Lowell | PK–04 | 497 | 12.4:1 | |
| Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Lowell | PK–04 | 448 | 12.4:1 | |
| Dr Gertrude Bailey Lowell | PK–04 | 454 | 12.6:1 | |
| Greenhalge Lowell | PK–04 | 480 | 11.7:1 | |
| John J Shaughnessy Lowell | PK–04 | 485 | 13.5:1 | |
| Joseph McAvinnue Lowell | PK–04 | 447 | 13:1 | |
| Lowell Community Charter Public School Lowell Community Charter Public (District) · Charter | PK–08 | 816 | 12:1 | |
| Moody Elementary Lowell | PK–04 | 248 | 11.3:1 | |
| Pawtucketville Memorial Lowell | PK–04 | 463 | 13.6:1 | |
| Peter W Reilly Lowell | PK–04 | 471 | 12.7:1 | |
| Pyne Arts Lowell · Magnet | PK–08 | 462 | 11.9:1 | |
| Rogers STEM Academy Lowell · Magnet | KG–08 | 892 | 13.1:1 | |
| S Christa McAuliffe Elementary Lowell | PK–04 | 501 | 13.1:1 | |
| Washington Lowell | PK–04 | 252 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Lowell
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell | 05–08 | 516 | 13.1:1 | |
| Dr An Wang School Lowell | 05–08 | 663 | 15.3:1 | |
| Henry J Robinson Middle Lowell | 05–08 | 600 | 11.4:1 | |
| James S Daley Middle School Lowell | 05–08 | 669 | 13.2:1 | |
| James Sullivan Middle School Lowell | 05–08 | 625 | 12.5:1 | |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School Lowell | 05–08 | 613 | 12.8:1 | |
| Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School Lowell | KG–08 | 15 | 2.7:1 |
High schools in Lowell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leblanc Therapeutic Day School Lowell | 09–12 | 36 | 5.5:1 | |
| Lowell High Lowell | 09–12 | 3,446 | 14.8:1 | |
| Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter (District) · Charter | 09–12 | 126 | 18:1 | |
| The Career Academy Lowell | 09–12 | 83 | 6.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lowell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center Lowell | PK–PK | 121 | 10.2:1 | |
| Collegiate Charter School of Lowell Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,212 | 10.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic41.1%
- Black9.9%
- Asian25%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 29 Lowell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,541 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lowell
How many public schools are in Lowell, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Lowell: 16 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 16,541 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lowell?
Schools with an address in Lowell belong to 4 education agencies, led by Lowell (26 schools), Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) (1 school), Lowell Community Charter Public (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lowell?
Lowell High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lowell, with 3,446 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lowell?
Yes. 3 of the 29 public schools in Lowell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Lowell Community Charter Public School, Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lowell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lowell public schools is 12.4:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lowell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities