Canterbury

129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canterbury ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canterbury ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Canterbury's student population of 294 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Canterbury ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canterbury is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1232 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Canterbury, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canterbury and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Canterbury and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Canterbury and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Canterbury and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
56%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Canterbury and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Canterbury and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Canterbury.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Canterbury and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canterbury and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Canterbury and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canterbury's ranking?
Canterbury is ranked #1232 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Canterbury often compared to?
Canterburyis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Park, Gates Lane by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Canterbury?
294 students attend Canterbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Canterbury students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canterbury?
Canterbury has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canterbury offer ?
Canterbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canterbury part of?
Canterbury is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Canterbury located?
Canterbury is located in the South Worcester neighborhood of Worcester, MA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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