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Best 01605 Massachusetts Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,179 students in 01605, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01605, MA are Nelson Place, Wawecus Road School and Lincoln Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01605 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01605, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01605, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelson Place
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Wawecus Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Wawecus Rd
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3527
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3504
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Belmont Street Community
(Math: 31% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
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 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
City View
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Prospect Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3670
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 01605 Massachusetts

01605, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlow Street Elementary School (Closed 2007)
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01605, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01605, MA include Nelson Place, Wawecus Road School and Lincoln Street.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01605?
6 public elementary schools are located in 01605.
What is the racial composition of students in 01605?
01605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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