For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 772 students in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forest Grove are Nelson Place 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA include Nelson Place and Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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