Best Winchester Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,274 students in Winchester, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Winchester, IN are Winchester Community High School, Willard Elementary School and Lee L Driver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Winchester, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Union St
Winchester, IN 47394
(765) 584-8201
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
615 W South St
Winchester, IN 47394
(765) 584-9171
Gr: 3-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lee L Driver Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 North Union Street
Winchester, IN 47394
(765) 584-4671
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Oak St
Winchester, IN 47394
(765) 584-5581
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Winchester, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Winchester, IN include Winchester Community High School, Willard Elementary School and Lee L Driver Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Winchester?
4 public schools are located in Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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