For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,154 students in 01606, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 01606, MA are Worcester Arts Magnet School, Norrback Avenue and Clark St Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 01606 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 01606, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01606, MA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Norrback Avenue
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Clark St Community
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 01606, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 01606, MA include Worcester Arts Magnet School, Norrback Avenue and Clark St Community.
How many public preschools are located in 01606?
3 public preschools are located in 01606.
What is the racial composition of students in 01606?
01606 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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