For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,107 students in Lynn, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA are Capt William G Shoemaker, Edward A Sisson and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lynn, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lynn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lynn, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capt William G Shoemaker
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26 Regina Rd
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Edward A Sisson
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Conomo Avenue
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 477-7455
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Grades: PK-12
| 1,523 students
Rank: #44.
Julia F Callahan
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 O'callaghan Way
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Market Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7220
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Wm P Connery
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Elm Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7344
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
A Drewicz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Hood Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7350
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #88.
E J Harrington
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21 Dexter Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7380
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Hood
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Oakwood Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Blossom Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-1701
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Lynn, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Environmental School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 Central Avenue
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-1680
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
33 No Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Lynn Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 593-7155
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Welcoming Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
176 Franklin Street
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 477-7401
Grades: 2-6
| 30 students
Welcoming Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
20 Wheeler Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7220
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lynn, MA include Capt William G Shoemaker, Edward A Sisson and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute.
How many public preschools are located in Lynn?
10 public preschools are located in Lynn.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynn?
Lynn public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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