For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,521 students in 01603, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 212 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 01603, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01603, MA are Heard Street, South High Community and Canterbury. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01603 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01603, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01603, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heard Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Heard Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
South High Community
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #33.
Canterbury
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #55.
Gates Lane
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Columbus Park
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lovell Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
01603, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01603, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01603, MA include Heard Street, South High Community and Canterbury.
How many public schools are located in 01603?
7 public schools are located in 01603.
What percentage of students in 01603 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 01603 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01603?
01603 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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