Public schools in Lynn, MA
30 open public schools with an address in Lynn, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
30
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,001
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lynn public schools
The federal directory lists 30 public schools in Lynn, MA: 19 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,001 students, an average of 643 per school. The largest campus is Lynn English High (2,062 students), and the largest elementary school is Ingalls (719).
Lynn operates the most schools here (29), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 11.9:1, similar to 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Lynn
Elementary schools in Lynn
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Drewicz Elementary Lynn | KG–05 | 488 | 11.7:1 | |
| Aborn Lynn | KG–05 | 224 | 11.6:1 | |
| Brickett Elementary Lynn | KG–05 | 318 | 12.6:1 | |
| Capt William G Shoemaker Lynn | PK–05 | 361 | 8.7:1 | |
| Cobbet Elementary Lynn | PK–05 | 616 | 10.9:1 | |
| E J Harrington Lynn | PK–05 | 687 | 12:1 | |
| Early Childhood Center Lynn | PK–KG | 135 | 10.1:1 | |
| Edward A Sisson Lynn | PK–05 | 449 | 11.9:1 | |
| Hood Lynn | PK–05 | 541 | 12.8:1 | |
| Ingalls Lynn | KG–05 | 719 | 12:1 | |
| Julia F Callahan Lynn | PK–05 | 373 | 9.6:1 | |
| Lincoln-Thomson Lynn | PK–05 | 219 | 10.1:1 | |
| Lynn Woods Lynn | KG–05 | 153 | 9.5:1 | |
| Robert L Ford Lynn | PK–05 | 410 | 11.2:1 | |
| Sewell-Anderson Lynn | KG–05 | 300 | 12.9:1 | |
| Tracy Lynn | KG–05 | 397 | 11.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Lynn | KG–05 | 453 | 11.3:1 | |
| William R Fallon Lynn | PK–05 | 30 | 3.2:1 | |
| Wm P Connery Lynn | KG–05 | 563 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Lynn
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Middle School Lynn | 06–08 | 1,265 | 12.9:1 | |
| Pickering Middle Lynn | 06–08 | 583 | 9.9:1 | |
| Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn | 06–08 | 1,310 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Lynn
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Arts & Sciences Academy at Fecteau-Leary Lynn | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Classical High Lynn | 09–12 | 1,795 | 14.4:1 | |
| Frederick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn | 06–12 | 235 | 15.1:1 | |
| Harold Durgin Success Academy Lynn | 09–12 | 94 | 3:1 | |
| Lynn English High Lynn | 09–12 | 2,062 | 15:1 | |
| Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 1,584 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lynn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,637 | 13.8:1 | |
| TEAMS Academy at Virginia Barton Center Lynn | PK–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic73.3%
- Black8.6%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Lynn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,001 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lynn
How many public schools are in Lynn, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 30 open public schools with a location address in Lynn: 19 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 18,001 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lynn?
Schools with an address in Lynn belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lynn (29 schools), KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (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 Lynn?
Lynn English High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lynn, with 2,062 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lynn?
Yes. 1 of the 30 public schools in Lynn are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including KIPP Academy Lynn 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 Lynn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lynn public schools is 11.9:1, similar to 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 Lynn 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