For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,122 students in 01606, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 01606 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01606, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01606, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Thorndyke Road
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Norrback Avenue
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Clark St Community
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Burncoat Street
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3537
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01606, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01606, MA include Worcester Arts Magnet School, Thorndyke Road and Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01606?
6 public elementary schools are located in 01606.
What is the racial composition of students in 01606?
01606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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