For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,561 students in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA.
The top ranked public schools in The Acre are Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School, Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School and Bartlett Community Partnership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Adams Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-2826
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Broadway Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 275-6330
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Bartlett Community Partnership
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79 Wannalancit Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell, MA include Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School, Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School and Bartlett Community Partnership.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell?
the neighborhood of The Acre, Lowell public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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