Top 10 Best Worcester Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 7,733 students in Worcester, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Worcester, MA are West Tatnuck, Worcester Arts Magnet School and Jacob Hiatt Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Worcester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Worcester, MA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Tatnuck
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Mower Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Worcester Arts Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
772 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Tatnuck
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Nelson Place
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Grades: PK-6
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3482
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
Norrback Avenue
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 515 students
Rank: #88.
Canterbury
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Vernon Hill School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 799-3630
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Gates Lane
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Grades: PK-6
| 515 students
Rank: #1111.
Chandler Magnet
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Columbus Park
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Lovell Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #1414.
Quinsigamond
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Blackstone River Rd.
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 799-3502
Grades: PK-6
| 655 students
Rank: #1515.
Clark St Community
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1616.
City View
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Grades: PK-6
| 451 students
Rank: #1717.
Belmont Street Community
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
770 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3662
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
355 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Claremont St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Grades: PK-12
| 774 students
28 Adams Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
120 Granite Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Grades: K-6
| 196 students
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Grades: K-6
| 182 students
13 Dartmouth Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
19 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Worcester, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Worcester, MA include West Tatnuck, Worcester Arts Magnet School and Jacob Hiatt Magnet.
How many public preschools are located in Worcester, MA?
19 public preschools are located in Worcester, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester, MA?
Worcester, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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