For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,581 students in 01850, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 224 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 01850, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01850, MA are S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, Greenhalge and Henry J Robinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01850 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01850, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01850, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Beacon Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-2838
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Greenhalge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
149 Ennell Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-7670
Gr: PK-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Henry J Robinson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 June Street
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-8974
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 937-8974
Gr: 5-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01850, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01850, MA include S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, Greenhalge and Henry J Robinson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01850?
3 public schools are located in 01850.
What percentage of students in 01850 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 01850 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01850?
01850 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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