For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,444 students in Lawrence, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence, MA are Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School and Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - R. Kingman Webster. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Lawrence, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Rank: #55.
Francis M Leahy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 975-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
122 Hancock Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5950
Grades: PK-2
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 Osgood Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 975-5932
Grades: PK-K
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
41 Lexington Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5956
Grades: PK-K
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8030
Grades: PK-K
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
451 Howard Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-8190
Grades: PK-K
| 153 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 preschools in Lawrence, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence, MA include Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School and Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - R. Kingman Webster.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence?
10 public preschools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lawrence include: Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School vs. Lawrence Family Development Charter School, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - R. Kingman Webster vs. Lawrence Family Development Charter School, Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School - Gateway vs. Community Day Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
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