#1 Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
Bancroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Worcester, MA
A+Overall grade416 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Worcester County, MA. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
Fay School
Independent school · Grades K–9
The only independent school in Southborough
Southborough, MA
A+Overall grade486 students4 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
Applewild School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
The only independent school in Fitchburg
Fitchburg, MA
AOverall grade149 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
Worcester Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Worcester, MA
AOverall grade532 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
The Village School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 63% since 2011–12
Royalston, MA
BOverall grade67 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Worcester County, MA
The Winchendon School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Winchendon, MA
BOverall grade271 students8 students per teacher
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