For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 710 students in 01523, MA (there are , serving 325 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 01523, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01523, MA are Mary Rowlandson Elementary School and Luther Burbank Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01523 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01523, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01523, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01523, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01523, MA include Mary Rowlandson Elementary School and Luther Burbank Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01523?
2 public schools are located in 01523.
What percentage of students in 01523 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 01523 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01523?
01523 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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