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4.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Winston, Oregon

4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.6/10
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Choosing a school in Winston?

Use this page to compare every school in Winston by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Douglas High School

6.4/10

High · Winston-dillard Sd 116. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Mcgovern Elementary School

4.5/10

Elementary · Winston-dillard Sd 116. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Brockway Elementary School

3.8/10

Elementary · Winston-dillard Sd 116. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Winston for 2026 are Douglas High School (6.4/10), Mcgovern Elementary School (4.5/10), and Brockway Elementary School (3.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

4.6

out of 10

Median Home

$236,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Winston

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Douglas High School 6.4 / 10
2 Mcgovern Elementary School 4.5 / 10
3 Brockway Elementary School 3.8 / 10
4 Winston Middle School 3.7 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.6/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$55,776

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$236,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
13%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Winston compares

Oregon rank

#112 of 117

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.7

below Oregon avg (6.3)

Median household income

$56k

73% of Oregon median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Winston, Oregon

Winston, Oregon is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 4.6 out of 10, schools in Winston show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Winston is Douglas High School with a composite score of 6.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Winston is served by 1 school district: Winston-Dillard SD 116. These districts collectively serve 1,318 students.

Winston's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $55,776. The poverty rate in the area is 18.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 97496 (4)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 231 students · 3rd–5th 4.5
2 230 students · Pre-K–2nd 3.8

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 289 students · 6th–8th 3.7

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 363 students · 9th–12th 6.4

Schools in Winston

Winston, Oregon · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$55,776

Median Home Value

$236,700

Median Rent

$1,029/mo

Population

7,557

College Educated

13%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty Rate

18.6%

Community Profile

Winston has a median household income of $55,776. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $236,700, with a median rent of $1,029/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.6%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Winston, Oregon

How many schools are in Winston, Oregon?

Winston has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Winston, Oregon?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Winston is 4.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Winston, Oregon?

The top-ranked school in Winston on MySchoolScout is Douglas High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Winston, Oregon?

The top-ranked elementary school in Winston on MySchoolScout is Mcgovern Elementary School with a composite score of 4.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Winston, Oregon?

The top-ranked middle school in Winston on MySchoolScout is Winston Middle School with a composite score of 3.7/10.

What is the best high school in Winston, Oregon?

The top-ranked high school in Winston on MySchoolScout is Douglas High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

How many school districts serve Winston, Oregon?

Winston is served by 1 school district: Winston-dillard Sd 116.

What is the education level in Winston, Oregon?

According to Census data, 13% of adults in Winston have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Winston, Oregon?

The median household income in Winston is approximately $55,776 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Winston, Oregon?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Winston is 14.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Winston, Oregon?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.