For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,635 students in 01603, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 01603, MA are Canterbury, Gates Lane and Columbus Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01603 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01603, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01603, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canterbury
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Gates Lane
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
01603, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 01603, MA?
How many public preschools are located in 01603?
4 public preschools are located in 01603.
What is the racial composition of students in 01603?
01603 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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