For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,611 students in 01602, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 01602, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01602, MA are Flagg Street, West Tatnuck and Midland Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01602 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01602, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01602, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flagg Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Flagg Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3522
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3522
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
West Tatnuck
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Mower Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18 Midland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3548
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3548
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
May Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 May Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3520
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3520
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Doherty Memorial High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Highland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #66.
Tatnuck
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #77.
Chandler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
01602, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Grades: K-6
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01602, MA?
How many public schools are located in 01602?
7 public schools are located in 01602.
What percentage of students in 01602 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 01602 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01602?
01602 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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