For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,544 students in 01605, MA (there are , serving 333 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 01605, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01605, MA are Worcester Technical High School, Nelson Place and Wawecus Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01605 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01605, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01605, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Nelson Place
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Wawecus Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wawecus Rd
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3527
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3527
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3504
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3504
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Forest Grove Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Gr: 7-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Belmont Street Community
(Math: 31% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
493 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
City View
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
85 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Gr: 11-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
01605, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01605, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01605, MA include Worcester Technical High School, Nelson Place and Wawecus Road School.
How many public schools are located in 01605?
9 public schools are located in 01605.
What percentage of students in 01605 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 01605 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01605?
01605 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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