For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 929 students in 01609, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01609, MA are Chandler Elementary Community and Elm Park Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01609 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01609, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01609, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chandler Elementary Community
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3572
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Elm Park Community
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23 North Ashland Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3568
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3568
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Worcester Academic Center For Transition (Act)
Special Education School
14 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 538-9106
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 538-9106
Gr: 1-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01609, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01609, MA include Chandler Elementary Community and Elm Park Community.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01609?
3 public elementary schools are located in 01609.
What is the racial composition of students in 01609?
01609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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