Winn Brook

97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Winn Brook ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Winn Brook School serves a central area in Belmont, MA, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winn Brook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Winn Brook's student population of 304 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Winn Brook ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winn Brook is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#26 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
85-89%
42%
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
8%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
50%
0.65
(22-23)
9.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winn Brook's ranking?
Winn Brook is ranked #26 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Winn Brook often compared to?
Winn Brookis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lee Burbank by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Winn Brook?
304 students attend Winn Brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Winn Brook students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winn Brook?
Winn Brook has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winn Brook offer ?
Winn Brook offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winn Brook part of?
Winn Brook is part of Belmont School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : Winn Brook School serves a central area in Belmont, MA, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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