For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,988 students in Lawrence, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lawrence, MA are Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Lawrence, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway and Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Lawrence, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Lawrence
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8410
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73 Prospect Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 681-9910
Grades: PK-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #44.
Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - R. Kingman Webster
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34 West Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 689-9863
Grades: PK-8
| 879 students
Lawrence, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 Arlington St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5928
Grades: 2-4
| 339 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
40 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Grades: PK-K
| 173 students
50 Cross Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5947
Grades: K
| 135 students
400 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5953
Grades: 1-8
| 124 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 722-8770
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0724
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
60 Allen St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5962
Grades: 7-8
| 222 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0719
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0719
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
70-71 North Parish Rd
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0766
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 946-0766
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Phoenix Academy Lawrence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15 Union Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8410
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8410
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
243 South Broadway
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-6067
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-6067
Grades: K
| 135 students
165 Crawford Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5993
Grades: 8
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lawrence, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lawrence, MA include Phoenix Academy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter High School Lawrence, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway and Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lawrence?
5 public charter schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lawrence include: Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School vs. Lawrence Family Development Charter School, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway vs. Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - R. Kingman Webster vs. Lawrence Family Development Charter School
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