For the 2025 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 27,969 students in Worcester County, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Worcester County, MA are Hildreth Elementary School, Berlin Memorial School and Florence Sawyer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worcester County, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Worcester County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Worcester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Berlin Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Florence Sawyer School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Mechanic Street
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2821
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2821
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Elsie A Hastings Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 East Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7750
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7750
Gr: PK-3 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
West Tatnuck
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Mower Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3596
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-1082
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-1082
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Major Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Crescent Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4461
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 835-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Boylston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sewall Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Burgess School Rd
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7041
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7041
Gr: PK-6 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17 Gleason Court
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2154
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-2154
Gr: PK-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Worcester Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St Nicholas Avenue
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3575
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Elmwood Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Elmwood Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5241
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5241
Gr: PK-2 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37 Central Street
Brookfield, MA 01506
(508) 867-8774
Brookfield, MA 01506
(508) 867-8774
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
East Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 East Main Street
East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508) 885-8536
East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508) 885-8536
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Millville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Berthelette Way
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
Millville, MA 01529
(508) 876-0177
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Henry P Clough
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Avenue
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1580
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1580
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Royalston Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Winchendon Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Hubbardston Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Elm Street
Hubbardston, MA 01452
(978) 928-4487
Hubbardston, MA 01452
(978) 928-4487
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2121.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 School House Dr.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
(413) 477-6351
Gilbertville, MA 01031
(413) 477-6351
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Lunenburg Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4122
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4122
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ruggles Lane
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Ruggles Lane
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Taft Early Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Granite Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8643
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8643
Gr: PK-3 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Northbridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Crescent Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Gr: PK-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Nelson Place
(Math: 46% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3506
Gr: PK-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Roosevelt
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3482
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Jacob Hiatt Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
772 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3601
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
North Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 New School Drive
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-8326
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-8326
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Church Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4230
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4230
Gr: PK-4 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3232.
South Street Early Learning Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 348-2300
Gr: PK-K | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Tatnuck
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 South Rd.
Templeton, MA 01468
(978) 939-8892
Templeton, MA 01468
(978) 939-8892
Gr: PK-4 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58 Park Avenue
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-4554
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-4554
Gr: PK-4 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Worcester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Claremont St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3077
Gr: PK-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Ace Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6090
Oxford, MA 01540
(508) 987-6090
Gr: 10-12
28 Adams Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 792-3497
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Minority enrollment: 60%
14 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-5883
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-5883
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
62 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3278
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
16 School Street
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 939-5318
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 939-5318
Gr: 2-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
34 South Street
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Berlin, MA 01503
(978) 838-2417
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
200 Sewall Street
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Boylston, MA 01505
(508) 869-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
29 Depot Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4034
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-4034
Gr: K | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
21 Davis St
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Douglas, MA 01516
(508) 476-3332
Gr: 4-7 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
160 Patriots Rd
East Templeton, MA 01438
(978) 632-0557
East Templeton, MA 01438
(978) 632-0557
Gr: 3-4 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Ellen Bigelow (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
129 Allen St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
67 Ringe Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3662
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 32%
55 Goodrich Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3204
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
120 Granite Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3476
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%
130 Leeds Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3540
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 52%
15 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3542
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gr: 1-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3 Vinal Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7744
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7744
Gr: 3-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
355 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3094
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Gr: PK-1 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
494 School Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 6%
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
68 Maple St
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
62 Capron Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8634
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(508) 278-8634
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
67 Rindge Rd
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3187
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
45 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1170
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-1170
Gr: 8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
337 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3510
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
13 Dartmouth Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 799-3496
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1407a Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-3530
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
30 Cross Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6346
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6346
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
110 Pakachoag Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7788
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7788
Gr: 3-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
High Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4240
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-4240
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Show 16 more closed public schools in Worcester County, MA (out of 51 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Worcester County, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Worcester County, MA include Hildreth Elementary School, Berlin Memorial School and Florence Sawyer School.
How many public preschools are located in Worcester County?
72 public preschools are located in Worcester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester County?
Worcester County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Worcester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Worcester County include: North Grafton Elementary School vs. South Grafton Elementary School, Royalston Community School vs. Athol Community Elementary School, South Grafton Elementary School vs. North Grafton Elementary School
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