For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,801 students in 01603, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01603, MA are Heard Street, Canterbury and Sullivan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01603 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01603, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01603, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heard Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Heard Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Canterbury
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Gates Lane
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
01603, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01603, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01603, MA include Heard Street, Canterbury and Sullivan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01603?
6 public elementary schools are located in 01603.
What is the racial composition of students in 01603?
01603 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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