Public schools in Winchester, MA
7 open public schools with an address in Winchester, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,391
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winchester public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Winchester, MA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,391 students, an average of 627 per school. The largest campus is Winchester High School (1,404 students), and the largest elementary school is Vinson-Owen Elementary (441).
Every listed school belongs to Winchester. 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 12.1:1, similar to 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.
School districts and agencies serving Winchester
Elementary schools in Winchester
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrose Elementary Winchester | KG–05 | 398 | 12.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Winchester | KG–05 | 334 | 11.1:1 | |
| Lynch Elementary Winchester | PK–05 | 426 | 10.8:1 | |
| Muraco Elementary Winchester | KG–05 | 352 | 10.9:1 | |
| Vinson-Owen Elementary Winchester | KG–05 | 441 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Winchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCall Middle Winchester | 06–08 | 1,036 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Winchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester High School Winchester | 09–12 | 1,404 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.5%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian20.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Winchester schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,391 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winchester
How many public schools are in Winchester, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Winchester: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,391 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winchester?
All listed public schools with an address in Winchester belong to Winchester. 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 Winchester?
Winchester High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winchester, with 1,404 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 Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winchester schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winchester public schools is 12.1:1, similar to 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 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 Massachusetts cities