For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,612 students in 01605, MA (there are 4 private schools, 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01605, MA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 177 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 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
85 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Gr: 11-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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