2023 Best NCEA Schools in Worcester County

• 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

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  151 reviews

Sophomore: I'm currently attending and honestly, it's a great school. Not entirely diverse, but there is a lot of diversity. The education is good, helps students who need help and accommodates students that are ahead of their grade level. There are plenty of clubs, multiple instrumental, choral, sports, creative, etc. Guidance and nurse are both amazing, they are willing to work with each student to help them get through the day well. The new staff this year are absolutely amazing- a huge step-up from last year. They genuinely care. The freedom that students get: eating outside for lunch, free periods, no uniform, is a perfect level, not too much, but enough to be comfortable. Also, the way they've handled COVID-19 is incredible. Webcams, headsets, in classrooms, optional online learning, masks, 6 feet apart signs, hand sanitizer, etc, they've done everything we could ask for. Not any bullying or bad drama from what I've experienced so far.... Read 151 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 197

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: Saint Paul has so much to offer. There are many AP and honors courses offered for students who want a challenge. There is also a partnership with Assumption College to take classes. There are many sports teams, clubs and an excellent music and theatre department. Saint Paul has a very diverse student population!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Fitchburg, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  21 reviews

Alum: I loved this school so much. I was a transfer as a junior and I didn't know who to talk to. Teachers and students at the school welcomed me with open arms and I became very comfortable and formed great friendship. Not to mention that our football team is the best!... Read 21 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 184

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Northborough, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I have a very bright student that needed organizational skills. I could not have found a better school for my son. It took a few years and a few dedicated teachers, but my son now totally owns his own work. There are fewer and fewer lost papers and rarely a missed assignment. The middle school math and social studies teachers really truly try to push and get the best out of their students. These teachers are outstanding. There are a few teachers that just slide by and do the minimal amount of work. The only thing lacking is sports. The school has basketball and track and it puts everything it has into the basketball program. The PE teacher is great. Parents get too involved when their child doesn’t “make the right team”. Problem with the parents and not the school.... Read 4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 464

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 368

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Venerini Academy is a true community. We have so enjoyed our experience over the past four years. Even during the pandemic, in person and remote work has been well detailed, planned and executed. When you join Venerini, you're really joining a family. Our children have flourished here. The preschool is also fantastic!... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 287

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Leominster, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 236

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Gardner, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 234

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Worcester, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Leominster, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My children are in their second year of St Anna and we couldn’t be happier. Their teachers and administrators are kind and caring and there is a definite small school family atmosphere which we love. We come from public school and especially love that the kids get recess twice a day and there is more flexibility for hands on activities and creative learning opportunities.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 220

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Fitchburg, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 200

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Shrewsbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: This school is amazing! We are new to the school, and it has exceeded our expectations in every way.... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 200

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Uxbridge, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My children have been attending OLV for many years now and really enjoy it. The teachers are great and the school has high academic standards. The OLV community is very welcoming. The school also has a new gymnasium and classrooms which are very nice. I highly recommend anyone interested in a Catholic education to consider OLV.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 163

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Southbridge, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 162

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Millbury, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: Very nice school, beautiful campus. The professors are all really nice tight nit community. Good environment for learning and growing. Safe. Good morals.... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 124

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1