For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 568 students in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelson Place
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester, MA include Nelson Place and Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Grove, Worcester?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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