Best Driving Schools near Lawrence, MA
3 of these schools are based in Lawrence; the others serve Lawrence from towns including North Andover (2 mi), Andover (3 mi) and Methuen (3 mi).
5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Sharpy Driving School
New Generation Auto School
Ana's Driving School
Harry's Driving School
Commonwealth Auto School
The 11 schools listed for Lawrence, MA teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.

Area overview: Lawrence, MA
The 11 schools on this page are rated from 3.6 to 5.0 across 993 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), communication (86%) and quality (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "patient". 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. We have a website on file for 10 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do all the driving schools on this page cover Lawrence?
3 of the 11 are based in Lawrence, and the others sit within 15 mi. Coverage is a business decision rather than a distance, and an instructor two towns over may well take you while one nearby will not. Ask about pickup before you rule anyone out.
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Merrimack Valley Auto School
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Andover Auto School
Hoffman Auto School
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What students and parents say about schools near Lawrence
- “My instructor was James, and he was incredibly patient and kind while reviewing all the things I needed to know to pass the road test.” — from a review of Sharpy Driving School
- “I took the road test today and the instructor who was my sponsor for the test was polite, patient, helpful and prepared me for the road test, making me calmer and more confident.” — from a review of Commonwealth Auto School
- “Excellent service, I didn't know how to drive and thanks to the school and its teachers I was able to pass my road test, they are very patient and give you the confidence to drive which helps a lot.” — from a review of Ana's Driving School
- “The instructor is very patient and professional. I had a 90-minute class and a road test sponsorship and passed the road test very smoothly.” — from a review of Commonwealth Auto School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.