For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,959 students in Winchester, MA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Winchester, MA are Vinson-owen Elementary School, Ambrose Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winchester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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 elementary schools in Winchester, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winchester, MA include Vinson-owen Elementary School, Ambrose Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Winchester has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winchester?
6 public elementary schools are located in Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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