Head Start vs Learning First Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Head Start
Worcester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
349 students
Learning First Charter Public School
Worcester · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
666 students
| Measure | Head Start Worcester, Massachusetts | Learning First Charter Public School Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1006 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #49304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 349 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Head Start does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.0).
- •Learning First Charter Public School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 349.
- •Head Start is a public school while Learning First Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Head Start better than Learning First Charter Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Head Start and Learning First Charter Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Head Start: 349. Learning First Charter Public School: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Head Start and Learning First Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Head Start is unranked and Learning First Charter Public School is 1006th of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).