Worcester Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Worcester, MA
81 Providence St, Worcester, MA 01604
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Worcester since at least 2011
In Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 532 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 163 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 532
- Teachers
- 66.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 244 girls, 288 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Worcester Academy
What grades does Worcester Academy serve?
Worcester Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Worcester Academy?
About 532 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Worcester Academy?
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