For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 850 students in Winchester, MA. The top-ranked public preschools in Winchester, MA are Vinson-owen Elementary School and Lynch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Winchester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winchester, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Winchester, MA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Winchester, MA include Vinson-owen Elementary School and Lynch Elementary School. Winchester has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Winchester?
2 public preschools are located in Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester?
Winchester public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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