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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
Canterbury
publicmiddlePK-6
129 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01603
2.7
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
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%
Burncoat Senior High
publichighGrade 9-12
179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606
2.7
Rating
Students
1,073
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
25%
Francis J Mcgrath Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
493 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
2.5
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
publicmiddlePK-6
525 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
2.3
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
24%
Gates Lane
publicmiddlePK-6
1238 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
2.3
Rating
Students
547
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
20%
Norrback Avenue
publicmiddlePK-6
44 Malden Street, Worcester, MA 01606
2.2
Rating
Students
504
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
17%
Burncoat Street
publicmiddleK-6
526 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606
2.2
Rating
Students
223
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Chandler Elementary Community
publicmiddleK-6
114 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01609
2.1
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
20%
Quinsigamond
publicmiddlePK-6
14 Blackstone River Rd., Worcester, MA 01607
2.1
Rating
Students
738
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
24%
Wawecus Road School
publicmiddleK-6
20 Wawecus Rd, Worcester, MA 01605
2
Rating
Students
155
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Claremont Academy
publichighGrade 7-12
15 Claremont Street, Worcester, MA 01610
2
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Union Hill School
publicmiddleK-6
1 Chapin Street, Worcester, MA 01604
2
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Belmont Street Community
publicmiddlePK-6
170 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
1.9
Rating
Students
615
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
22%
Learning First Charter Public School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
50 Richland St, Worcester, MA 01610
1.9
Rating
Students
666
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
Worcester East Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
420 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
1.8
Rating
Students
731
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
12%
Grafton Street
publicmiddleK-6
311 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
1.7
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Woodland Academy
publicmiddleK-6
93 Woodland Street, Worcester, MA 01610
1.7
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
14%
Rice Square
publicmiddleK-6
76 Massasoit Rd, Worcester, MA 01604
1.7
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
14%
Clark St Community
publicmiddlePK-6
280 Clark Street, Worcester, MA 01606
1.7
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
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
Math19%
ELA23%
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
- 1,073 students at Burncoat Senior High
- 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.