For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,188 students in Winchendon, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 285 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Winchendon, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winchendon, MA are Murdock Academy For Success, Murdock High School and Murdock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchendon, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Winchendon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winchendon, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Toy Town Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winchendon, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winchendon, MA include Murdock Academy For Success, Murdock High School and Murdock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Winchendon?
6 public schools are located in Winchendon.
What percentage of students in Winchendon go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Winchendon are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon?
Winchendon public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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