Best Highlands Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,632 students in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Highlands are Dr Gertrude Bailey, Charles W Morey and Washington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr Gertrude Bailey
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Campbell Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7644
Gr: PK-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Charles W Morey
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Pine Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7662
Gr: PK-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Washington
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
795 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7635
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Chelmsford Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-2846
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell, MA include Dr Gertrude Bailey, Charles W Morey and Washington.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Highlands, Lowell?
4 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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