Best Webster Square Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,385 students in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster Square are Sullivan Middle School and Gates Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester, MA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Gates Lane
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester, MA include Sullivan Middle School and Gates Lane.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester?
the neighborhood of Webster Square, Worcester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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