Resources Directory

The Lawrence Public Schools Family Resource Center helps district families with K–8 enrollment, school questions, family engagement, and connections to school and community resources.

GLCAC Head Start and Early Head Start provide early childhood education, meals, health support, and family services for eligible children from 15 months through age 5 in Lawrence and nearby communities.

The Lawrence YMCA offers after-school child care for children ages 5–14, along with summer camps, swimming, and other youth programs. Financial assistance may be available, and age ranges and schedules vary across programs.

The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence provides after-school and school-break programming for members ages 7–18, including homework help, meals, arts, sports, leadership, and college and career preparation. Annual membership includes access to club programs.

The Lawrence Public Schools Adult Learning Center offers adult basic education, high school-equivalency preparation, and English-language learning. The center also operates a GED and HiSET testing site; contact the center for current classes, eligibility, and schedules.

Lawrence Public Schools enrolls eligible Lawrence residents in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Enrollment begins online and is completed in person at different locations for Pre-K, K–8, and grades 9–12; families should use the current enrollment page for required documents and appointments.

Lawrence High School's Early College program lets eligible students earn college credit through Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College while completing high school. Current NECC pathways include Health Care, Computer Information Sciences, Engineering, and Education, with up to 31 NECC credits; Merrimack options may provide up to 12 credits. The Early College Scholars program ended with its final 2025–26 cohort.

Lawrence Family Development Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from K1 through grade 8. Its heritage-language model supports English and Spanish development, and different grade levels attend multiple Lawrence buildings through lottery-based enrollment.

Abbott Lawrence Academy is a grades 9–12 honors high school within Lawrence Public Schools. Its college-preparatory program includes advanced coursework and an Early College partnership with Merrimack College.

LHS offers three Innovation Pathways for students to specialize: Business/Finance, Health/Social Assistance, and Computer Science. These pathways integrate real-world skills and career readiness into the high school curriculum and can be combined with Early College and dual enrollment.

Northern Essex Community College's Lawrence campus offers English-language learning, adult basic education and high-school-equivalency preparation, certificates, and associate-degree programs. Lawrence facilities are spread across several downtown buildings; program schedules, fees, and financial aid vary.

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Esperanza Academy is a tuition-free middle school for girls from Lawrence focused on academic achievement, leadership, and preparation for high school and college.

Community Day Charter Public School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Lawrence students from kindergarten through grade 8 through a lottery-based enrollment process. The school operates multiple campuses and emphasizes academics, extended learning, and family support.

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