For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,965 students in Winthrop, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Winthrop, MA are William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School, Winthrop High School and Winthrop Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Winthrop have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winthrop, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Kennedy Drive
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
Grades: PK-2
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Winthrop High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Main Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5505
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Payson Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hermon Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543
Grades: 3-5
| 443 students
Winthrop, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grovers Avenue
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-7268
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-7268
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winthrop, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Winthrop, MA include William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School, Winthrop High School and Winthrop Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Winthrop?
4 public schools are located in Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop?
Winthrop public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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