Public schools in Winton, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Winton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,102
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Winton, CA: 4 elementary, 1 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,102 students, an average of 420 per school. The largest campus is Winton Middle (579 students), and the largest elementary school is Winfield Elementary (444).
Winton operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Winton campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 91% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Winton
Elementary schools in Winton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton | KG–05 | 422 | 23.4:1 | |
| Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Winton | KG–05 | 362 | 21.3:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Merced River Union Elementary | KG–08 | 295 | 24.7:1 | |
| Winfield Elementary Winton | KG–05 | 444 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Winton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Middle Winton | 06–08 | 579 | 22.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic84%
- Black0.8%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Winton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,102 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winton
How many public schools are in Winton, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Winton: 4 elementary, 1 middle. Together they reported 2,102 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winton?
Schools with an address in Winton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Winton (4 schools), Merced River Union Elementary (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Winton?
No school with an address in Winton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winton public schools is 22.7:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities