What types of schools are available in Worcester, Massachusetts?

Worcester, Massachusetts offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts

Q: How many schools are in Worcester, Massachusetts?

There are 51 schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving 27,163 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Worcester?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 51 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

27,163

Total Students

Across Worcester

12.6:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

51 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score9%

ELA Assessment Score18%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,376 students at North High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

North High

publichighGrade 9-12

140 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604

80 Prospect Street, Worcester, MA 01605

75 Lovell Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Goddard School/Science Technical

publicmiddlePK-6

14 Richards Street, Worcester, MA 01603

23 North Ashland Street, Worcester, MA 01609

211 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01607

Ma Academy For Math And Science School

publichighGrade 11-12

85 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605

Worcester Alternative High School

publichighGrade 9-12

11 Mckeon Road, Worcester, MA 01610

Worcester Academic Center For Transition (Act)

publicmiddleGrade 1-6

14 New Bond Street, Worcester, MA 01609

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School

publicelementaryK-5

81 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604

publicelementaryPK-PK

770 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610

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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 →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Worcester include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Worcester?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Worcester is 12.6:1.

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