For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,814 students in 01605, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 01605, MA are Nelson Place, Belmont Street Community and Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01605 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01605, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01605, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
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 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
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 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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 preschools in 01605, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 01605, MA include Nelson Place, Belmont Street Community and Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 01605?
4 public preschools are located in 01605.
What is the racial composition of students in 01605?
01605 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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