Total enrollment
27,163
-331 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
52 schools in Worcester
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Worcester, Massachusetts reports 52 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 27,163 students (37 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high).
7-year change in Worcester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
51
+3 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 29%
% Hispanic
45%
was 41%
% Black
21%
was 18%
% Asian
6%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
About Worcester
Worcester, Massachusetts is home to 52 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 27,163 students. By school count, it is a sizable city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 37 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high, and 2 other.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Worcester has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 27,494 students to 27,163. Worcester now counts 51 public schools, up from 48 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 29% to 24% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Worcester discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.