For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,499 students in 01606, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 01606, MA are Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School and Burncoat Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 01606 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 01606, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 01606 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01606, MA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-8400
Gr: K-12 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Burncoat Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 01606, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 01606, MA include Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School and Burncoat Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 01606?
2 public high schools are located in 01606.
What is the racial composition of students in 01606?
01606 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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