What school district is zip code 01608?

Zip code 01608 is served by Worcester School District in Worcester, MA. Public school district serving Worcester, MA. For detailed school information, contact the district office.

Is Worcester School District a good school district?

Worcester School District has a rating of 2/10 (Poor). Public school district serving Worcester, MA. For detailed school information, contact the district office.

Worcester School District – Worcester, MA (01608)

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School District · Worcester, US

Worcester School District

📍 Worcester County, MA · Zip Code 01608

2/10

Rating

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Students

1

Schools

Pre-K – 6th

Grade Span

Average About this district: Public school district serving Worcester, MA ·

District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025

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Grades Served

Pre-K – 6th

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District Phone

(802)223-5656

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District Office

24 Calais Road, Worcester, VT 05682

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District Type

Public School District

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Charter Status

Not applicable

Schools in Worcester School District47 schools · NCES 2024

🏫 Elementary Schools (1)

Head Start — Grades PK–PK · 349 students

📚 Middle Schools (4)

Sullivan Middle — Grades 6–8 · 940 students
Forest Grove Middle — Grades 7–8 · 839 students
Worcester East Middle — Grades 7–8 · 731 students
Burncoat Middle School — Grades 7–8 · 720 students

🎓 High Schools (6)

South High Community — Grades 9–12 · 1,800 students
Doherty Memorial High — Grades 9–12 · 1,573 students
Worcester Technical High — Grades 9–12 · 1,442 students
North High — Grades 9–12 · 1,376 students
Burncoat Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,073 students
Worcester Alternative High School — Grades 9–12 · 36 students

🏠 Other Schools (36)

Quinsigamond — Grades PK–6 · 738 students
Nelson Place — Grades PK–6 · 621 students
Belmont Street Community — Grades PK–6 · 615 students
Roosevelt — Grades PK–6 · 604 students
Gates Lane — Grades PK–6 · 547 students
Vernon Hill School — Grades PK–6 · 525 students
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School — Grades PK–6 · 519 students
Norrback Avenue — Grades PK–6 · 504 students
Rice Square — Grades K–6 · 502 students
Woodland Academy — Grades K–6 · 482 students
Elm Park Community — Grades PK–6 · 478 students
Claremont Academy — Grades 7–12 · 474 students
City View — Grades PK–6 · 464 students
Flagg Street — Grades K–6 · 412 students
Chandler Elementary Community — Grades K–6 · 402 students
Grafton Street — Grades K–6 · 386 students
Columbus Park — Grades PK–6 · 381 students
Union Hill School — Grades K–6 · 377 students
Tatnuck — Grades PK–6 · 376 students
Worcester Arts Magnet School — Grades PK–6 · 372 students
Jacob Hiatt Magnet — Grades PK–6 · 367 students
Goddard School/Science Technical — Grades PK–6 · 359 students
West Tatnuck — Grades PK–6 · 343 students
Canterbury — Grades PK–6 · 329 students
Thorndyke Road — Grades K–6 · 319 students
+ 11 more other schools

Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.

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Elementary Schools

Pre-K – 5th Grade · Grades ?

👥 enrollment data unavailable enrolled

Academic Rating5/10 — Average

District Statisticsvs. National Average

Metric	Worcester School District	National Average	Comparison
Student Enrollment	—	3,700	Data not available
Number of Schools	1	6	Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending	$20,400/yr (est.)	$13,700/yr	State avg est.
District Type	Public School District	Public District	—
Overall Rating	2/10 — Poor	—	Near average

🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER

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Always verify before deciding: Contact Worcester School District directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Worcester School District serve?▼

Worcester School District serves students from Pre-K – 6th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 01608. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.

How do I contact Worcester School District?▼

You can reach Worcester School District via phone: (802)223-5656. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 01608.

Is Worcester School District a public school district?▼

Worcester School District is classified as a public school district. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 01608, contact Worcester School District directly.

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About Worcester School District

Worcester School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 01608 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Serving students from Pre-K – 6th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 01608. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.

Funding and Resources

Worcester School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $20,400 per year, placing it near the Massachusetts state average of approximately $20,000 and well above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Districts at this funding level typically offer smaller class sizes, broader elective and extracurricular programs, stronger technology infrastructure, and more competitive teacher salaries. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

With multiple schools, Worcester School District operates as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 6th. Contact Worcester School District to learn about available programs and services.

Understanding the 2/10 Rating

Worcester School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 2/10, placing it in the low-rated tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Massachusetts is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.

Worcester School District holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Massachusetts on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 01608

Children in zip code 01608 are assigned to Worcester School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 6th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 01608, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Worcester School District at (802)223-5656 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Massachusetts districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Worcester

School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Worcester School District serves zip code 01608, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 01608. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Massachusetts, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Worcester School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 01608.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Worcester School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 01608 data.

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