2023 Best Schools in Worcester County

• Worcester, MA•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  73 reviews

Senior: Mass Academy is an amazing school! The collaborative environment and assignments that are geared toward challenge and real-world applications make being a student here an inspiring and enjoyable experience. The academics are top-notch and challenging, and everyone will help each other. With the small size of ~ 50 students per grade, you get to know each of the faculty members and your classmates personally. The faculty offer a lot of support with independent projects and the college application process. Senior year at WPI prepares you well for college. Although you are always busy as a junior, most of the projects are truly enjoyable because you get to work in a group, including when designing an app and assistive technology device. There are also great classes in the humanities and language, so students gain skills in math and science as well as writing, English, history, and Spanish/French. I would strongly consider applying here if you are interested in collaboration and challenge!... Read 73 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Southborough, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  51 reviews

Junior: My St. Mark's experience so far has been great. The smaller sized classes allow for more individual attention and better communication between the students and teachers. There are also many opportunities available to students from community service to leadership positions. As a boarder, the dorm atmosphere is great and I've met many of my friends there!... Read 51 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Ashburnham, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  106 reviews

Parent: Our daughter graduated in 2022 from Cushing, transferring in after her Sophomore year at another solid prep school.She reclassed because she knew she would love Cushing and simply wanted to spend three years there, not just two. She drove the decision to transfer and did all the research, identifying two strong boarding schools. She wanted to board. Early on, we decided to focus on Cushing. In hindsight, it was the best decision we could have made. We found Cushing to be a very welcoming, caring community. Academics are rigorous as you want. Plenty of AP courses offered as well as advanced courses. Engineering was one of her favorite classes and helped her decide that a STEM career is what she wanted to pursue in college. Visual Arts programs offered are amazing. She enjoyed glass making, creating a few treasured gifts. She sang and did theater; Performing Arts also excellent. Athletics programs are strong. Excellent coaches. There are athletic opportunities for every student.... Read 106 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 380

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  75 reviews

Parent: I want to add my support as the parent of two recent Bancroft graduates. As much as it was clear while my kids were still there that Bancroft was a great school (both in terms of academic strength and in terms of inspiring, caring teachers), I didn't really understand how great it was until they started college. Both of them went on to highly selective colleges (one of them with a $100K merit scholarship), and when they got to college, they just excelled. Something about the Bancroft approach to inquiry and curiosity, writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy was the perfect alchemy for college success. They were both much better prepared than their college classmates, and both ended up being a go-to resource for college friends who weren't as strong at thinking independently, writing, and participating in a college community. Under its new leadership, I am even more excited for this School. What a gem!... Read 75 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 394

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  140 reviews

Senior: Worcester Academy is a private preparatory school in the heart of Worcester. It boasts a beautiful campus and tons of well kept facilities. Overall, it stands out from other prep schools because it has an urban environment. One discrediting factor is the food, most of the meals are subpar at best. They have options for people with allergies and other dietary restrictions, but they aren’t very good. Overall the food in general is not that good.... Read 140 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 590

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Westborough Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  227 reviews

Senior: Being a student at Westborough Highschool was a good experience, but I just know if I were to put myself out there more it would’ve been even better. I regret not doing a sport or joining any clubs, I regret not going to as many school events as I wanted, I regret wasting my highschool years playing video games and scrolling on social media. So next year in college I definitely want to do things I never had the courage to do in highschool, joining a club, possibly a sport and going to as many college events as possible. I also had good relationships with my teachers, they were all for the most part kind and understanding, and I will of course miss them all as I graduate this year!... Read 227 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,182

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Winchendon, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  82 reviews

Senior: I have loved my high school years at the Winchendon school. The education was phenomenal and the opportunities I had are like no other school. I took part in different colabs which involved living as a homeless person, recycling wood from the forest into furniture pieces, up cycling clothes to trendy styles and traveling to Georgia to work in a non profit. I feel if I was in a public high school I wouldn’t have had these opportunities. It really changed my outlook and my passion. I would highly recommend the Winchendon school to anyone who is looking to get more than just a standard education!... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 285

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Harvard Public Schools, MA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  72 reviews

Alum: I loved the people, and the education itself was incredible. I was challenged and supported academically in order to better succeed in college. I loved the teachers, and their willingness to help you in any way they could really was apparent. As an alumni now, I am proud to say that I went to such a well rounded school, and their initiatives to promote diversity and empowerment really added to my takeaways, and experience as a whole. One thing that I did not love about Bromfield was that it was often strict and biased on expectations. For example, we had a dress code that was often only directed towards female students. Additionally, if you were a star student or athlete, you were often exempt from punishment or rules, or had a slap on the wrist, whereas for anyone else, the consequences would have been much greater. All in all, this is a very minor issue in comparison to the many positive aspects of the school. They strive for greatness, and they give us the opportunities to do so.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 593

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Shrewsbury Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  407 reviews

Junior: Attending Shrewsbury High School is not a unique experience, it's a means to an end. Like any other school, it has strengths and weaknesses. Some teachers are amazing, some classes are constantly engaging; some teachers probably should've considered a different profession, and some classes make it a struggle not to fall asleep. Our school is very academically focused and mainly directs attention towards gifted students rather than those who need help. The environment of the students can be very toxic due to the general pressure to pursue a stem related field. Pursuing the arts or humanities is generally not supported. The school mainly directs its money towards sports, leaving most other clubs poorly organized and less popular. The town of Shrewsbury is generally well off, which contributes to pressure of students to go to prestigious colleges and be successful monetary wise. The student population is diverse, but doesn't address it, and the staff is not diverse at all.... Read 407 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,873

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Northborough, MA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  243 reviews

Senior: Overall, my experience at Algonquin Regional High School was very good. The majority of teachers and faculty members were extremely helpful and pleasant to work with over my years at the school. Whether it was an academic or personal issue, I always felt that there was a teacher or guidance counselor that I could reach out to for support. I also recognized the commitment to academics at Algonquin and the variety of specialized courses offered prepares students for what they want to focus on in college. Although Algonquin has put effort into this issue, there is definitely more that can be done to promote inclusivity and kindness within the school.... Read 243 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,355

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Shrewsbury Public Schools, MA•

• K-4

• grade A+

• Students 332

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Shrewsbury, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  126 reviews

Alum: I graduated in 2021, and I am able to confidently convey that Saint Johns was both the best choice of High School for me, but also the single most important 4 years of my youth for my academic and moral development as a young man. Saint Johns transformed me from a young kid with little direction into a young man focused on personal development attending one of the best Universities in the world. Not only was every faculty member and teacher entirely committed to growing my academic potential, but also to ensuring every student has pathways to better understand their place in the world around them and navigate personal questions of purpose that are so essential to a high schoolers development. Not only that, but through the plethora of extracurricular and athletic opportunities, I found fulfillment in friendships, passions, and the fields of study in which I wish to dedicate my professional life. SJ is the ideal setting for growing young men, and I would do in again in any lifetime.... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 939

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Westborough Public Schools, MA•

• 7-8

• •
  Rating 2.36 out of 5  11 reviews

Middle School Student: This school can be outstanding. The school is a safe space for sure and learning there is definitely fun. Though the teachers often do not give fair attention to the people who need it. For instance, if a student is bullying, cussing, or being distracting, the teacher doesn't do anything but the little stuff they care about.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 620

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Southborough Public Schools, MA•

• 2-3

• grade A+

• Students 253

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Westborough Public Schools, MA•

• 4-6

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Amazing school. The lunch food could use some work, but other than that everything is really amazing. The teachers care about their students and help them whenever they need it.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 879

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Southborough Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

• •
  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: There couldn't be a better middle school. The teachers at this school are as perfect as is humanly possible. The variety of subject matter and activities offered allowed me to discover myself. When I lost my luggage on the eighth grade Washington D.C. field trip one teacher purchased me all new clothing and toiletries with their own money. Every member of the staff at this school loves the students like they're their own children. I had fun, learned a lot, and made many friends. Best three years of my life! I have so many more great things to say about this school but there is no way that I will be able to write them all down.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 381

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Southborough Public Schools, MA•

• 4-5

• grade A

• Students 252

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Shrewsbury Public Schools, MA•

• K-4

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: It was a great school! There were great teachers, and the experience was fantastic. There were lots of activities in school and outside of school, and the people at the school were very nice and welcoming. There's lots of events that take place and parents are deeply involved. The teachers are amazing and so is the environment! ... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 679

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Harvard Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 413

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Westborough Public Schools, MA•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 318

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Nashoba Public Schools, MA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.77 out of 5  170 reviews

Junior: The teachers and staff at Nashoba are absolutely top-tier; I've been lucky enough to have multiple teachers I feel safe confiding in and the school is flexible around students' individualized needs and mental health. Academics taught at every level are engaging and challenging, and I feel the curriculum is extremely successful in preparing students for exams and college applications. Although it still has a ways to go, I believe the Nashoba community is putting a commendable effort into becoming a more welcoming environment for diversity; for example, I was happy to see gender-neutral bathrooms introduced last year. Overall, I love this school and I'm very grateful to have this environment and these resources for my high school experience.... Read 170 reviews

• grade A

• Students 920

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Shrewsbury Public Schools, MA•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Shrewsbury Public Schools, MA•

• 5-6

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: It was a great school, and it was a really nice building and environment to go to school in! The teachers were great and did their best to help the students and it was a very fun school to go to! ... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 964

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Westborough Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-3

• grade A

• Students 453

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Nashoba Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 717

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1