For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,331 students in Winchester, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 368 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Winchester, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Winchester has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Winchester, MA are Winchester High School, Vinson-owen Elementary School and Ambrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winchester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchester High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,372 students
Rank: #22.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Ambrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 High Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7012
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7012
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
161 Mystic Valley Parkway
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7017
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7017
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Brantwood Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7013
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7013
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Mccall Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
458 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7026
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7026
Grades: 6-8
| 1,039 students
Rank: #77.
Muraco Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Bates Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7030
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7030
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winchester, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Winchester, MA include Winchester High School, Vinson-owen Elementary School and Ambrose Elementary School. Winchester has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Winchester?
7 public schools are located in Winchester.
What percentage of students in Winchester go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Winchester are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winchester include: Muraco Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Vinson-owen Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Ambrose Elementary School
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