For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 295 students in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public school in South Worcester is Canterbury. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canterbury
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester, MA include Canterbury.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester?
the neighborhood of South Worcester, Worcester public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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