What types of schools are available in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Lawrence, Massachusetts offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Q: How many schools are in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

There are 29 schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving 15,552 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Lawrence?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 29 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

15,552

Total Students

Across Lawrence

10.9:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

29 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score19%

ELA Assessment Score20%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 3,453 students at Lawrence High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Community Day Charter Public School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

73 Prospect Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

Lawrence Family Development Charter School

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

34 West Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

33 Hamlet Street, Lawrence, MA 01843

Parthum Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

255 East Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

33 Hamlet Street, Lawrence, MA 01843

70-71 North Parish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843

255 E Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA 01843

South Lawrence East Elementary School

publicelementaryGrade 1-5

165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA 01843

publicelementaryGrade 1-5

59 Alder Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01840

75 Newton Street, Lawrence, MA 01843

Guilmette Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

80 Bodwell St, Lawrence, MA 01841

Leonard Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

60 Allen Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

publicmiddleGrade 3-8

135 Butler Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

Arlington Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

150 Arlington Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

publicelementaryGrade 1-4

80 Bodwell Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

School For Exceptional Studies

publichighGrade 1-12

233 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA 01841

233 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01840

150 Arlington Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Lawrence

Lawrence, Massachusetts is home to 29 schools serving over 15,552 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lawrence, Massachusetts?

There are 29 schools in Lawrence, serving 15,552 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Lawrence?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lawrence include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lawrence is 10.9:1.

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