Top Rankings
Winchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,391 students in Winchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Winchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
4,391 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winchester School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.3%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,710 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,957 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$101 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,710
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,957
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Winchester School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mccall Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
458 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7026
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7026
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Mystic Valley Parkway
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7017
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7017
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Brantwood Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7013
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7013
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchester School District?
Winchester School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,391 students.
What is the rank of Winchester School District?
Winchester School District is ranked #16 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester School District?
65% of Winchester School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Winchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,957 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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