Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy is a private school for students in grades 6 through 12 in Worcester, Massachusetts, offering both boarding and day places. The grounds include classroom buildings, residential houses, sports facilities, art workshops and technology laboratories spread across several plots.

The school was founded in 1834 and developed over almost two centuries into an institution for young people from Massachusetts and other parts of the world. Some buildings from the 19th century now have protected status and were added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The school takes its name from the city where it stands and combines classroom buildings with residential houses for students from the region and from other countries. Many young people take part in theater performances, concerts and sports events that shape life on the grounds and attract families from the surrounding area.

Most events and activities are aimed at enrolled students and their families, but the grounds are visible from public streets. Visitors should note that access to buildings and facilities is usually restricted to members of the school community.

On the grounds stand several brick buildings from the 19th century next to newer constructions of glass and steel, so visitors can trace the development of school architecture over more than 150 years. This mix of old and new structures shows how the demands on educational institutions have changed over time.

Location: Worcester

Inception: 1834

Website: https://worcesteracademy.org

GPS coordinates: 42.25278,-71.79167

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:34