For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,361 students in 01851, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in 01851, MA are The Career Academy, Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell and Dr. Janice Adie Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 01851 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 01851, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 01851 have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Career Academy, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01851, MA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Career Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Grades: K-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 01851, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in 01851, MA include The Career Academy, Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell and Dr. Janice Adie Day School.
How many public high schools are located in 01851?
3 public high schools are located in 01851.
What is the racial composition of students in 01851?
01851 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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