For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,704 students in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Forest Grove are Nelson Place, Forest Grove Middle School and Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA (2026)
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.
Forest Grove Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Gr: 7-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA include Nelson Place, Forest Grove Middle School and Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester?
the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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