26 schools in Lawrence

Massachusetts · 13,313 students · 1 city

For a Massachusetts district, Lawrence runs a mid-sized public-school system: 26 campuses and roughly 13,313 students (14 elementary, 8 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Lawrence

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

13,313

-533 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

was 4%

% Hispanic

94%

was 93%

% Black

was 1%

% Asian

was 1%

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

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

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

About Lawrence

Lawrence is a mid-sized Massachusetts school district running 26 campuses with combined enrollment near 13,313.

In terms of grade levels, Lawrence is built around 14 elementary, 8 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Lawrence has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 13,846 students to 13,313.

On allk12, the community for Lawrence discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Lawrence?

Lawrence operates 26 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 13,313 students.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lawrence?

Lawrence includes 14 elementary, 8 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest school in Lawrence?

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

What grade levels does Lawrence serve?

Lawrence schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 26 campuses.