For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,059 students in 01606, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 157 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 01606, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01606, MA are Worcester Arts Magnet School, Thorndyke Road and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01606 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01606, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01606, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Thorndyke Road
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Grades: K-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #44.
Burncoat Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students
Rank: #55.
Burncoat Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Rank: #66.
Burncoat Street
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
Rank: #77.
Norrback Avenue
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
Clark St Community
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
01606, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01606, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01606, MA include Worcester Arts Magnet School, Thorndyke Road and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.
How many public schools are located in 01606?
8 public schools are located in 01606.
What percentage of students in 01606 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 01606 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01606?
01606 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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