Ambrose Elementary School

27 High Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ambrose Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ambrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Ambrose Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Ambrose Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ambrose Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#97 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
41%
70-74%
44%
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ambrose Elementary School's ranking?
Ambrose Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ambrose Elementary School often compared to?
Ambrose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Vinson-owen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ambrose Elementary School?
383 students attend Ambrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ambrose Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambrose Elementary School?
Ambrose Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ambrose Elementary School offer ?
Ambrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ambrose Elementary School part of?
Ambrose Elementary School is part of Winchester School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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