Winchester School District

338 Main Street
Winsted, CT 06098
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 880 students in Winchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Winchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
880 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Winchester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#108 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
40%
49%
50%
55-59%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
31%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
79%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,027 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,998 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,027
$26,157
Spending / Student
$30,998
$25,225

Best Winchester School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearson School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 Wetmore Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7588
Grades: 3-6
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Pratt St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
15 Hinsdale Ave.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-5423
Grades: PK-2
| 303 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winchester School District?
Winchester School District manages 3 public schools serving 880 students.
What is the rank of Winchester School District?
Winchester School District is ranked #107 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester School District?
79% of Winchester School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchester School District?
Winchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Winchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,998 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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