For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,639 students in 01605, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 836 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 01605, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01605, MA are Worcester Technical High School, Nelson Place and Forest Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01605 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01605, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01605, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,469 students
Rank: #22.
Nelson Place
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Street
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
549 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3504
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3504
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Wawecus Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wawecus Rd
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3527
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3527
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Rank: #77.
Belmont Street Community
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
City View
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ma Academy For Math And Science School
Magnet School
85 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 831-5859
Grades: 11-12
| 100 students
01605, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Grades: K-6
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01605, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01605, MA include Worcester Technical High School, Nelson Place and Forest Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01605?
9 public schools are located in 01605.
What percentage of students in 01605 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 01605 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01605?
01605 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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