For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,393 students in Winthrop, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winthrop, MA are William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School, Winthrop Middle School and Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winthrop have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winthrop, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Kennedy Drive
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5509
Gr: PK-2 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Payson Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5507
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hermon Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543
Winthrop, MA 02152
(617) 846-5543
Gr: 3-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winthrop, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winthrop, MA include William P. Gorman/fort Banks Elementary School, Winthrop Middle School and Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winthrop?
3 public elementary schools are located in Winthrop.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop?
Winthrop public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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