29 schools in Lawrence

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Lawrence reports 29 public K-12 schools and approximately 15,552 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 536.

4-year change in Lawrence

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

15,552

+1,366 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

88,736

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

15,552

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Alexander B Bruce	Middle	03-08	462
Arlington Elementary	Elementary	KG-04	558
Arlington Middle School	Middle	05-08	543
Community Day Charter Public School	Elementary	PK-08	1,200
Edward F. Parthum	Elementary	KG-04	656
Emily G Wetherbee	Elementary	KG-08	480
Francis M Leahy	Elementary	PK-05	525
Frost Middle School	Middle	05-08	508
Gerard A. Guilmette	Elementary	01-04	485
Guilmette Middle School	Middle	05-08	457
High School Learning Center	High	09-12	198
James F Hennessey	Elementary	PK-02	300
John Breen School	Elementary	PK-KG	262
John K Tarbox	Elementary	01-05	281
Lawlor Early Childhood Center	Elementary	PK-KG	205
Lawrence Family Development Charter School	Elementary	PK-08	899
Lawrence Family Public Academy	Elementary	PK-KG	202
Lawrence High School	High	09-12	3,453
Leonard Middle School	Middle	06-08	310
Oliver Elementary School	Elementary	01-05	469
Oliver Middle School	Middle	06-08	348
Parthum Middle School	Middle	05-08	585
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence	High	09-12	140
RISE Academy	High	08-12	74
Robert Frost	Elementary	KG-04	568
Rollins Early Childhood Center	Elementary	PK-KG	157
School for Exceptional Studies	Combined	01-12	118
South Lawrence East Elementary School	Elementary	01-05	666
Spark Academy	Middle	06-08	443

About Lawrence

Lawrence, Massachusetts is home to 29 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 15,552 students. By school count, it is a wide-reaching city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 16 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lawrence has grew 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 14,186 students to 15,552.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Lawrence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Lawrence?

Lawrence, Massachusetts has 29 public K-12 schools serving approximately 15,552 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Lawrence?

Lawrence has 16 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.

What is the largest public school in Lawrence?

Lawrence High School is the largest public school in Lawrence by enrollment, with approximately 3,453 students.

What school districts serve Lawrence?

Lawrence is served by 4 public school districts, including Lawrence, Community Day Charter Public School, Lawrence Family Development Charter, Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Lawrence.

What grade levels do public schools in Lawrence cover?

Public schools in Lawrence serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Lawrence?

3 of the 29 public schools in Lawrence are charter schools.