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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).