Massachusetts›Worcester County›Worcester
Best Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts
Compare 51 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
51
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
27,163
Total Students
Across Worcester
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
51 schools found
Worcester Technical High
publichighGrade 9-12
1 Manny Familia Way, Worcester, MA 01605
5.7
Rating
Students
1,442
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Flagg Street
publicmiddleK-6
115 Flagg Street, Worcester, MA 01602
5.5
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
West Tatnuck
publicmiddlePK-6
300 Mower Street, Worcester, MA 01602
5.2
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Worcester Arts Magnet School
publicmiddlePK-6
315 St Nicholas Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606
5
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Heard Street
publicmiddleK-6
200 Heard Street, Worcester, MA 01603
4.5
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Midland Street
publicmiddleK-6
18 Midland Street, Worcester, MA 01602
4.5
Rating
Students
249
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%
Lake View
publicmiddleK-6
133 Coburn Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604
4.5
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%
May Street
publicmiddleK-6
265 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
4
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Doherty Memorial High
publichighGrade 9-12
299 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01602
3.6
Rating
Students
1,573
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
30%
Nelson Place
publicmiddlePK-6
35 Nelson Pl, Worcester, MA 01605
3.5
Rating
Students
621
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
42%
Thorndyke Road
publicmiddleK-6
30 Thorndyke Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
3.5
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Roosevelt
publicmiddlePK-6
1006 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
3.2
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
28%
South High Community
publichighGrade 9-12
170 Apricot Street, Worcester, MA 01603
3.2
Rating
Students
1,800
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
25%
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
charter schoolhighK-12
10 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01606
3.2
Rating
Students
1,426
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
26%
Forest Grove Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
495 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
3
Rating
Students
839
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
24%
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
publicmiddlePK-6
772 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
3
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
University Pk Campus School
publichighGrade 7-12
12 Freeland Street, Worcester, MA 01603
3
Rating
Students
233
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Burncoat Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
135 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606
2.9
Rating
Students
720
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
25%
Lincoln Street
publicmiddleK-6
549 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
2.7
Rating
Students
177
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Canterbury
publicmiddlePK-6
129 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01603
2.7
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts is home to 51 schools serving over 27,163 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math36%
ELA40%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)18
Moderate (15-20:1)2
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,800 students at South High Community
- Best ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worcester, Massachusetts?
There are 51 schools in Worcester, serving 27,163 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Worcester?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Worcester?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Worcester is 12.6:1.