Best 01610 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,607 students in 01610, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 359 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 01610, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01610, MA are Jacob Hiatt Magnet, University Pk Campus School and Claremont Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01610 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01610, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01610, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
772 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
University Pk Campus School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Freeland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3591
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Claremont Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Claremont Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Gr: 7-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Learning First Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Richland St
Worcester, MA 01610
(774) 420-7650
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
93 Woodland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3557
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
770 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3662
Gr: PK | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Worcester Alternative High School
Special Education School
11 Mckeon Road
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3245
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 01610, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01610, MA include Jacob Hiatt Magnet, University Pk Campus School and Claremont Academy.
How many public schools are located in 01610?
7 public schools are located in 01610.
What percentage of students in 01610 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 01610 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01610?
01610 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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