For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,527 students in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Newton Square are Doherty Memorial High School and Midland Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Newton Square, Worcester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doherty Memorial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
299 Highland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Midland Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Midland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3548
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3548
Gr: K-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester, MA include Doherty Memorial High School and Midland Street.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester?
the neighborhood of Newton Square, Worcester public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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