For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 841 students in Winchendon, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winchendon, MA are Murdock Middle School and Toy Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchendon, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winchendon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winchendon, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Toy Town Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winchendon, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winchendon, MA include Murdock Middle School and Toy Town Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winchendon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Winchendon.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon?
Winchendon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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