For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,219 students in Winchendon, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 280 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Winchendon, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Winchendon, MA are Murdock Academy For Success, Murdock High School and Murdock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchendon, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Winchendon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winchendon, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Toy Town Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winchendon, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Winchendon, MA include Murdock Academy For Success, Murdock High School and Murdock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Winchendon?
6 public schools are located in Winchendon.
What percentage of students in Winchendon go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Winchendon are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon?
Winchendon public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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