For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,603 students in 01852, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01852, MA are Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and Peter W Reilly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01852 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01852, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01852, MA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Jackson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 323-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pyne Arts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Boylston Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7639
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Peter W Reilly
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7652
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
John J Shaughnessy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1158 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Moody Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7673
Gr: PK-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
21 Carter Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01852, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 01852, MA include Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and Peter W Reilly.
How many public preschools are located in 01852?
6 public preschools are located in 01852.
What is the racial composition of students in 01852?
01852 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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