For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,454 students in 01604, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,206 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 01604, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01604, MA are Lake View, Roosevelt and Union Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01604 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01604, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01604, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake View
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Coburn Avenue
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3536
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3536
Gr: K-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3482
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Union Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Chapin Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3600
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3600
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Rice Square
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 Massasoit Rd
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3556
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3556
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Worcester East Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3430
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
North High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3370
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Grafton Street
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3478
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3478
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
81 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(774) 922-1840
Worcester, MA 01604
(774) 922-1840
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01604, MA?
How many public schools are located in 01604?
8 public schools are located in 01604.
What percentage of students in 01604 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 01604 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01604?
01604 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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