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Worcester Arts Magnet School | Elementary Schools
School Hours: 8:25 AM - 2:30 PM

Principal: Mary Ellen Scanlon
Assistant Principal: Michelle Maloney

Phone: 508-799-3575
Fax: 508-799-8243
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Worcester Arts Magnet School is part of the Burncoat Quadrant.
It is supervised by Executive Director William Foley.

Welcome!

As part of the Burncoat Quadrant of the Worcester Public School district, Worcester Arts Magnet School serves 371 scholars in grades PreK-6, where creativity and learning go hand in hand.

At Worcester Arts Magnet, students express their creativity through visual arts, music, dance, and hands-on learning across all subjects. With an arts-integrated curriculum, they develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that will last a lifetime. Their passion and dedication to their craft are evident in everything they do.

Our vibrant arts programs foster a love of learning and an appreciation for the arts, making Worcester Arts Magnet School a special place where every student’s creativity is celebrated and nurtured. We believe that integrating the arts into education enhances student engagement, deepens understanding, and inspires a lifelong love for learning.

We take pride in our diverse and talented student body, celebrating their individuality and the unique perspectives they bring to our school community. Through engaging programs and a commitment to artistic excellence, our students are empowered to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

Worcester Arts Magnet School is dedicated to creating an inspiring, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can grow, create, and succeed.

Instructional Focus

Worcester Arts Magnet School is a National ESEA Distinguished School.

A school wide effort to increase students’ critical thinking skills through the implementation of a common set of reading and writing strategies, across disciplines and grade levels, as measured by students’ written response to text , images , and/or performance. Our Challenge: To increase the yearly growth and achievement levels of our low-income, English Language Learners, and special needs students through both the lessons we teach and the experiences we provide.

View School Growth Plan Snapshot - Worcester Arts Magnet School for more details about our school.