Public schools in Winchester, IN
5 open public schools with an address in Winchester, 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
1,250
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winchester public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Winchester, IN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,250 students, an average of 250 per school. The largest campus is Winchester Community High School (399 students), and the largest elementary school is O R Baker Elementary School (303).
Randolph Central School Corp operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. 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 44% 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 Winchester
Elementary schools in Winchester
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O R Baker Elementary School Randolph Central School Corp | PK–02 | 303 | 12.9:1 | |
| Willard Elementary School Randolph Central School Corp | 03–05 | 232 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Winchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee L Driver Middle School Randolph Central School Corp | 06–08 | 316 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Winchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Community High School Randolph Central School Corp | 09–12 | 399 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Winchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Randolph Interlocal Coop Greater Randolph Interlocal Coop · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.9%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Winchester schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,250 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winchester
How many public schools are in Winchester, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Winchester: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,250 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winchester?
Schools with an address in Winchester belong to 2 education agencies, led by Randolph Central School Corp (4 schools), Greater Randolph Interlocal Coop (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Winchester?
Winchester Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winchester, with 399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winchester?
No school with an address in Winchester is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Indiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winchester schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winchester public schools is 13.1:1, lower than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winchester 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 Indiana cities