For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 581 students in Winchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Winchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
581 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winchester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
75%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $52,775 is higher than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $52,663 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$31 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$52,775
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$52,663
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Winchester School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Wetmore Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Gr: 2-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Hinsdale Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Gr: PK-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchester School District?
Winchester School District manages 2 public schools serving 581 students.
What is the rank of Winchester School District?
Winchester School District is ranked #118 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester School District?
75% of Winchester School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchester School District?
Winchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Winchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $52,663 is higher than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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