Winchester School District
School District · Winchester, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#37 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,895
$1,476 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,331 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Winchester ranks #37 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Winchester's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ambrose Elementary (8.7/10), Mccall Middle (8.3/10), and Lynch Elementary (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Winchester
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambrose Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Mccall Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Lynch Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Muraco Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Winchester High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Vinson-Owen Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Winchester
Winchester is a Winchester, Massachusetts school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,331 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $19,895 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Winchester is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ambrose Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Winchester students show an average math proficiency of 76.3% and ELA proficiency of 77.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Winchester, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Winchester with test data.
Schools in Winchester
7 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Winchester
- Total Enrollment
- 4,331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 342
- District spending per student
- $19,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Winchester?
Winchester has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Winchester?
The average composite rating for Winchester is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Winchester?
Winchester's district-level spending was $19,895 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winchester?
The average student-teacher ratio in Winchester is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Winchester?
Ambrose Elementary is the highest-rated school in Winchester with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Winchester?
Across schools in Winchester with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Winchester compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Winchester has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Winchester with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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