Best elementary schools in Lawrence (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 16 schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 195James F HennesseyLawrence · Public Elementary– · 300 students
- 288John Breen SchoolLawrence · Public Elementary– · 262 students
- 383Community Day Charter Public SchoolLawrence · Charter Elementary66% Math proficiency · 1,200 students
- 479Lawrence Family Public AcademyLawrence · Public Elementary– · 202 students
- 576Rollins Early Childhood CenterLawrence · Public Elementary– · 157 students
- 669Lawrence Family Development Charter SchoolLawrence · Charter Elementary55% Math proficiency · 899 students
- 766Lawlor Early Childhood CenterLawrence · Public Elementary– · 205 students
- 843Emily G WetherbeeLawrence · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 942Arlington ElementaryLawrence · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 558 students
- 1037Robert FrostLawrence · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 568 students
- 1137John K TarboxLawrence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 281 students
- 1236Edward F. ParthumLawrence · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 656 students
- 1332South Lawrence East Elementary SchoolLawrence · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 666 students
- 1428Gerard A. GuilmetteLawrence · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 1527Oliver Elementary SchoolLawrence · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 469 students
- 1617Francis M LeahyLawrence · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 525 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James F Hennessey Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 94.6 Top 5% | – | 300 |
| 2 | John Breen School Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 87.7 Top 5% | – | 262 |
| 3 | Community Day Charter Public School Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 82.6 Top 10% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,200 |
| 4 | Lawrence Family Public Academy Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 79.1 Top 25% | – | 202 |
| 5 | Rollins Early Childhood Center Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 75.5 Top 25% | – | 157 |
| 6 | Lawrence Family Development Charter School Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 68.7 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 899 |
| 7 | Lawlor Early Childhood Center Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 65.8 Top 50% | – | 205 |
| 8 | Emily G Wetherbee Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 43.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 9 | Arlington Elementary Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 558 |
| 10 | Robert Frost Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 568 |
| 11 | John K Tarbox Lawrence · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 37.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 281 |
| 12 | Edward F. Parthum Lawrence · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 656 |
| 13 | South Lawrence East Elementary School Lawrence · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 31.8 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 666 |
| 14 | Gerard A. Guilmette Lawrence · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 27.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 15 | Oliver Elementary School Lawrence · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 469 |
| 16 | Francis M Leahy Lawrence · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 525 |
James F Hennessey in Lawrence leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Lawrence with a Success Index (US) of 94.6. Of the 16 schools shown, 14 are public, 2 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts elementary schools rankings, every school on the Lawrence page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Lawrence?
James F Hennessey in Lawrence, Massachusetts ranks first among elementary schools in Lawrence with a Success Index (US) of 94.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 300).
How are elementary schools in Lawrence ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.