For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,521 students in 01603, MA (there are , serving 212 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 01603, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01603, MA are Heard Street, South High Community and Canterbury. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01603 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01603, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01603, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heard Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Heard Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
South High Community
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Canterbury
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Gates Lane
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Columbus Park
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lovell Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
01603, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01603, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01603, MA include Heard Street, South High Community and Canterbury.
How many public schools are located in 01603?
7 public schools are located in 01603.
What percentage of students in 01603 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 01603 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01603?
01603 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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