For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,631 students in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Greendale are Burncoat Middle School, Burncoat Senior High School and Norrback Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burncoat Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390
Gr: 7-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Burncoat Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Norrback Avenue
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Burncoat Street
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester, MA include Burncoat Middle School, Burncoat Senior High School and Norrback Avenue.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester?
the neighborhood of Greendale, Worcester public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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