For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,591 students in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in South Lowell are Pyne Arts, John J Shaughnessy and B.f. Butler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
John J Shaughnessy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1158 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
21 Carter Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell, MA include Pyne Arts, John J Shaughnessy and B.f. Butler Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell?
the neighborhood of South Lowell, Lowell public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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