Worcester County Public Schools
Worcester County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
252
public schools
Total Enrollment
120,874
students
School Districts
52
districts
How to use the Worcester County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Massachusetts; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Worcester County has 52 district entries. Worcester is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 46 schools.
School records are spread across 65 listed communities. Worcester has the most listed schools, with 49 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 133 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
22 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
252
in Worcester County
Reported Enrollment
120,874
248 schools reporting
School Districts
52
districts
Charter Schools
4
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
52 School Districts in Worcester County
Worcester
Wachusett
Leominster
Shrewsbury
Fitchburg
Milford
Westborough
Dudley-Charlton Reg
Grafton
Auburn
252 Public Schools in Worcester County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 252 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Regional High | Profile | Wachusett | Holden, 01520Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,930 |
| Shrewsbury High School | Profile | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury, 01545Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,823 |
| South High Community | Profile | Worcester | Worcester, 01603City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,666 |
| Worcester Technical High | Profile | Worcester | Worcester, 01605City: Midsize | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,469 |
| Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School | Profile | Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (District) | Worcester, 01606City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 1,422 |
| Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical | Profile | Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical | Fitchburg, 01420Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,409 |
| North High | Profile | Worcester | Worcester, 01604City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,377 |
| Doherty Memorial High | Profile | Worcester | Worcester, 01602City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,344 |
| Milford High | Profile | Milford | Milford, 01757Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,324 |
| Fitchburg High | Profile | Fitchburg | Fitchburg, 01420Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,246 |
| Blackstone Valley | Profile | Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical | Upton, 01568Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,230 |
| Algonquin Regional High | Profile | Northboro-Southboro | Northborough, 01532Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,213 |
| Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School | Profile | Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational District | Charlton, 01507Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,185 |
| Burncoat Senior High | Profile | Worcester | Worcester, 01606City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,179 |
| Westborough High | Profile | Westborough | Westborough, 01581Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,178 |
| Leominster High School | Profile | Leominster | Leominster, 01453Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,034 |
| Stacy Middle | Profile | Milford | Milford, 01757Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,030 |
| Gardner Elementary School | Profile | Gardner | Gardner, 01440Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 986 |
| Northbridge Elementary School | Profile | Northbridge | Whitinsville, 01588Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 953 |
| Sherwood Middle School | Profile | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury, 01545Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 948 |
Wachusett Regional High
Wachusett
Holden, 01520 / Rural: Fringe
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, 01545 / Suburb: Large
South High Community
Worcester
Worcester, 01603 / City: Midsize
Worcester Technical High
Worcester
Worcester, 01605 / City: Midsize
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (District)
Worcester, 01606 / City: Midsize
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Fitchburg, 01420 / Suburb: Midsize
North High
Worcester
Worcester, 01604 / City: Midsize
Doherty Memorial High
Worcester
Worcester, 01602 / City: Midsize
Milford High
Milford
Milford, 01757 / Suburb: Large
Fitchburg High
Fitchburg
Fitchburg, 01420 / Rural: Fringe
Blackstone Valley
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical
Upton, 01568 / Suburb: Large
Algonquin Regional High
Northboro-Southboro
Northborough, 01532 / Suburb: Large
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational District
Charlton, 01507 / Rural: Fringe
Burncoat Senior High
Worcester
Worcester, 01606 / City: Midsize
Westborough High
Westborough
Westborough, 01581 / Suburb: Large
Leominster High School
Leominster
Leominster, 01453 / Suburb: Midsize
Stacy Middle
Milford
Milford, 01757 / Suburb: Large
Gardner Elementary School
Gardner
Gardner, 01440 / Suburb: Midsize
Northbridge Elementary School
Northbridge
Whitinsville, 01588 / Suburb: Large
Sherwood Middle School
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, 01545 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Worcester County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Worcester County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Massachusetts. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Worcester County public school directory?
The directory lists 252 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Worcester County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Worcester County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Worcester County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 22 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Worcester County?
Start with the 52 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Worcester County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.