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Best Worcester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 8,969 students in Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Worcester, MA are West Tatnuck, Worcester Arts Magnet School and Nelson Place. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Worcester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Worcester, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Tatnuck
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Mower Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Gr: PK-6 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Nelson Place
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Canterbury
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
772 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Tatnuck
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Gates Lane
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Belmont Street Community
(Math: 31% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Francis J Mcgrath Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
493 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3584
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Norrback Avenue
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Malden Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Clark St Community
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
City View
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Gr: PK-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Quinsigamond
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Blackstone River Rd.
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 799-3502
Gr: PK-6 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Elm Park Community
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23 North Ashland Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3568
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Columbus Park
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Lovell Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Vernon Hill School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 799-3630
Gr: PK-6 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Head Start
770 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3662
Gr: PK | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Worcester, MA include West Tatnuck, Worcester Arts Magnet School and Nelson Place.
How many public preschools are located in Worcester?
20 public preschools are located in Worcester.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester?
Worcester public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Worcester are often viewed compared to one another?

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