For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in 01609, MA (there are , serving 309 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 01609, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 01609 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01609, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01609, MA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 411 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
01609, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Spirit Of Knowledge Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
19 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 252-7321
Grades: 7-12
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01609, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01609, MA include Chandler Elementary Community and Elm Park Community.
How many public schools are located in 01609?
2 public schools are located in 01609.
What percentage of students in 01609 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 01609 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01609?
01609 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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