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WORCESTER — The Nativity School of Worcester, an accredited Jesuit middle school offering a tuition-free, all-scholarship education, is now accepting applications for the upcoming academic year. The school, dedicated to serving underserved students of all faiths, offers limited seats for incoming fifth and sixth graders.
Applicants must reside in Worcester and meet income eligibility criteria, including qualifying for free or reduced lunch or meeting the Worcester Community Action Council's fuel assistance income standards. The school provides a robust support system, including tutoring, extended school days, and a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Graduates also benefit from lifelong guidance.
Applications can be submitted online at nativityworcester.org/admissions-application. For more information, contact (508) 799-0100 Ext. 105 or email admissions@nativityworcester.org.
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