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Lowell Day Nursery

119 Hall St Lowell, MA 01854

Tel: (978) 454-5981

www.lowelldaynursery.net

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

Lowell Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lowell Day Nursery
Nursery	9
Pre-K	70
Kind	5

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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%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & 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

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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.

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The average private school tuition in Lowell, MA is $4,850 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).