Best traditional public schools in Lowell (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 23 schools in Lowell, Massachusetts. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 167James S Daley Middle SchoolLowell · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 669 students
- 262Pyne ArtsLowell · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 462 students
- 361Charles W MoreyLowell · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 497 students
- 460Dr Gertrude BaileyLowell · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 558WashingtonLowell · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 252 students
- 651Pawtucketville MemorialLowell · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 463 students
- 751John J ShaughnessyLowell · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 849Lowell HighLowell · Public High44% Math proficiency · 3,446 students
- 948Dr An Wang SchoolLowell · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 663 students
- 1047Abraham LincolnLowell · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 1143Charlotte M Murkland ElementaryLowell · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 448 students
- 1242S Christa McAuliffe ElementaryLowell · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 1340B.F. Butler Middle SchoolLowell · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 516 students
- 1439Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle SchoolLowell · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 1536Rogers STEM AcademyLowell · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 892 students
- 1635Peter W ReillyLowell · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 1735Joseph McAvinnueLowell · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 1834Moody ElementaryLowell · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 248 students
- 1929GreenhalgeLowell · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 2028Bartlett Community PartnershipLowell · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 2126James Sullivan Middle SchoolLowell · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 625 students
- 2223Henry J Robinson MiddleLowell · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 2316The Career AcademyLowell · Public High10% Math proficiency · 83 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James S Daley Middle School Lowell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 66.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 2 | Pyne Arts Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 462 |
| 3 | Charles W Morey Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 60.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 4 | Dr Gertrude Bailey Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 60.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 5 | Washington Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 252 |
| 6 | Pawtucketville Memorial Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 463 |
| 7 | John J Shaughnessy Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 8 | Lowell High Lowell · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 3,446 |
| 9 | Dr An Wang School Lowell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 48.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 663 |
| 10 | Abraham Lincoln Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 11 | Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 12 | S Christa McAuliffe Elementary Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 13 | B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 516 |
| 14 | Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School Lowell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 39.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 15 | Rogers STEM Academy Lowell · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 892 |
| 16 | Peter W Reilly Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 35.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 17 | Joseph McAvinnue Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 18 | Moody Elementary Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 34.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 248 |
| 19 | Greenhalge Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 20 | Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 21 | James Sullivan Middle School Lowell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 625 |
| 22 | Henry J Robinson Middle Lowell · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 22.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 23 | The Career Academy Lowell · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 83 |
James S Daley Middle School in Lowell leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Lowell with a Success Index (US) of 66.6. Of the 23 schools shown, 23 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Massachusetts traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Lowell page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Lowell?
James S Daley Middle School in Lowell, Massachusetts ranks first among traditional public schools in Lowell with a Success Index (US) of 66.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 669).
How are traditional public schools in Lowell 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.