For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,601 students in 01603, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 186 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 01603, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01603, MA are Heard Street, South High Community and Canterbury. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01603 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01603, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01603, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heard Street
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Heard Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3525
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
South High Community
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Canterbury
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Canterbury Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Gates Lane
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3488
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Goddard School/science Technical
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Richards Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3594
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Columbus Park
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Lovell Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3490
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01603, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01603, MA include Heard Street, South High Community and Canterbury.
How many public schools are located in 01603?
7 public schools are located in 01603.
What percentage of students in 01603 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 01603 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01603?
01603 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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