Located in Lowell, MA, Lowell Day Nursery enrolls 84 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
Founded in 1885, this suburb–based alternative school has one of the longest–standing histories among private preschools in the Lowell area.
The school reports a student–teacher ratio of 84:1 and an average class size of 20, with 75% of students representing diverse racial backgrounds.
Lowell Day Nursery has a 95% acceptance rate and offers a summer school program for its early childhood students.
This preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for student diversity and historical longevity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lowell Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences
Year Founded
1885
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
toddlers: $272.50 weekly
Preschool and Kinders $207.50 weekly
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jo-Ann Spence
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lowell Day Nursery?
The acceptance rate of Lowell Day Nursery is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What is Lowell Day Nursery's ranking?
Lowell Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lowell Day Nursery?
The application deadline for Lowell Day Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lowell Day Nursery located?
Lowell Day Nursery is located in the The Acre neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 3 other private schools located in The Acre.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lowell Day Nursery is Lowell Catholic (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Patrick School And Education Center (0.4 miles away)
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Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
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(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
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21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
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218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
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112 Sladen St.
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
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