Public schools in Winchendon, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Winchendon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,188
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winchendon public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Winchendon, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,188 students, an average of 198 per school. The largest campus is Toy Town Elementary (292 students).
Every listed school belongs to Winchendon. 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 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Winchendon
Elementary schools in Winchendon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Winchendon | KG–02 | 268 | 16.6:1 | |
| Toy Town Elementary Winchendon | 03–05 | 292 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Winchendon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Middle School Winchendon | 06–08 | 281 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Winchendon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Academy for Success Winchendon · Alternative School | 06–12 | 1 | 4:1 | |
| Murdock High School Winchendon | 09–12 | 256 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Winchendon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchendon PreSchool Program Winchendon | PK–PK | 90 | 24.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.4%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Winchendon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,188 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winchendon
How many public schools are in Winchendon, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Winchendon: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,188 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winchendon?
All listed public schools with an address in Winchendon belong to Winchendon. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Winchendon?
Murdock High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winchendon, with 256 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winchendon?
No school with an address in Winchendon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winchendon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winchendon public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winchendon 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 Massachusetts cities