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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Atlas Academy
Montessori School
112 Sladen St.
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
1 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 61 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lowell Catholic ![Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.]( "Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.")
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse School, Inc
Special Education School
25 Wellman Ave
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-4050
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students
Ne Pediatric School
Special Education School
78 Boston Rd
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
North Billerica, MA 01862
(978) 667-5123
4.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Tuition listed
Crossroads Christian School ![Crossroads Christian School Photo]( "Crossroads Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
43 Atwood Rd
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
Pelham, NH 03076
(603) 635-8788
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Atlas Academy
Montessori School
112 Sladen St.
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
1 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 61 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
(Catholic)
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Saint Michael School ![Saint Michael School Photo]( "Saint Michael School Photo")
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Atlas Academy
Montessori School
112 Sladen St.
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
1 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 61 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Berlin Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
9493.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Assabet Valley Vocational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
9494 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Boylston Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4220
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4220
9494 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Clinton Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Boylston Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4208
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4208
9494 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
9494 miles
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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