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Best 01606 Massachusetts Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,970 students in 01606, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 01606, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in 01606, MA are Worcester Arts Magnet School, Thorndyke Road and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 01606 have an score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01606, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01606, MA Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Worcester Arts Magnet School

Magnet School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
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315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575

Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Thorndyke Road

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550

Gr: K-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #33.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

Charter School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
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10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400

Gr: K-12 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #44.

Burncoat Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
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135 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390

Gr: 7-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #55.

Burncoat Senior High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300

Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #66.

Norrback Avenue

(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
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44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500

Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #77.

Clark St Community

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545

Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #88.

Burncoat Street

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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526 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537

Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 01606 Massachusetts

01606, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Greendale Elementary School (Closed 2004)

130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540

Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01606, MA?

The top-ranked public schools in 01606, MA include Worcester Arts Magnet School, Thorndyke Road and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.

How many public schools are located in 01606?

8 public schools are located in 01606.

What percentage of students in 01606 go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in 01606 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in 01606?

01606 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).