Best Public High Schools in Lowell, MA (2025-26)

Best Lowell Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,905 students in Lowell, MA.

The top ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA are The Career Academy, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School and Lowell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lowell, MA public high schools have an score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.

Lowell, MA public high school have a of 74%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Lowell High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lowell, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

The Career Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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125 Smith Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 970-3318

Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Leblanc Therapeutic Day School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467

Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #33.

Lowell High School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
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50 Father Morrissette Boulevar
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8900

Gr: 9-12 | 3,402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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67 Middle Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 656-3165

Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #55.

Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
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1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399

Gr: K-12 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #66.

Dr. Janice Adie Day School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405

Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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E N Rogers Middle School (Closed 2010)

43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675

Gr: 5-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Mcdonough City Magnet School (Closed 2006)

Magnet School

43 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707

Gr: K-8 | 326 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Varnum Arts Elementary School (Closed 2009)

115 Sixth Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7646

Gr: K-4 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA?

The top ranked public high schools in Lowell, MA include The Career Academy, Leblanc Therapeutic Day School and Lowell High School.

How many public high schools are located in Lowell?

6 public high schools are located in Lowell.

What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?

Lowell public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).