For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,294 students in 01602, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01602, MA are West Tatnuck, Tatnuck and Chandler Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01602 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01602, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01602, MA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Tatnuck
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Mower Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Tatnuck
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Chandler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
01602, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01602, MA?
How many public preschools are located in 01602?
3 public preschools are located in 01602.
What is the racial composition of students in 01602?
01602 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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