For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,261 students in 01852, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 01852, MA are Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and B.f. Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01852 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01852, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01852, MA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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 | 817 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 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
B.f. Butler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
James Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Draper Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8993
Gr: 5-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Rogers Stem Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 674-4331
Gr: K-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
01852, Massachusetts 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7675
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
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 441-3707
Gr: K-8 | 326 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 01852, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 01852, MA include Lowell Community Charter Public School, Pyne Arts and B.f. Butler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01852?
5 public middle schools are located in 01852.
What is the racial composition of students in 01852?
01852 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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