For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,029 students in Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Worcester, MA are Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, University Pk Campus School and Sullivan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Worcester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Worcester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Gr: K-12 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
University Pk Campus School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Freeland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3591
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3591
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3350
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3420
Gr: 7-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Burncoat Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390
Gr: 7-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Claremont Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Claremont Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Gr: 7-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Learning First Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Richland St
Worcester, MA 01610
(774) 420-7650
Worcester, MA 01610
(774) 420-7650
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Worcester, MA include Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, University Pk Campus School and Sullivan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Worcester?
8 public middle schools are located in Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester?
Worcester public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Worcester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Worcester include: Sullivan Middle School vs. Worcester East Middle School, Learning First Charter Public School vs. Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, University Pk Campus School vs. Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
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