For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,042 students in 01854, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 784 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 01854, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01854, MA are Pawtucketville Memorial, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School and Dr An Wang School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01854 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01854, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01854, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawtucketville Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Adams Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Dr An Wang School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
365 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7683
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7683
Gr: 5-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Joseph Mcavinnue
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Mammoth Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2871
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Broadway Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Bartlett Community Partnership
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79 Wannalancit Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01854, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01854, MA include Pawtucketville Memorial, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School and Dr An Wang School.
How many public schools are located in 01854?
6 public schools are located in 01854.
What percentage of students in 01854 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 01854 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01854?
01854 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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