For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,539 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Highlands are The Career Academy, Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School and Dr Gertrude Bailey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Grades: 4-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Gertrude Bailey
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
James S Daley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fleming Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-8981
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #55.
Charles W Morey
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Pine Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Grades: PK-4
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Washington
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
795 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Grades: PK-4
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA include The Career Academy, Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School and Dr Gertrude Bailey.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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