Winchester City Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 598 N Kent St in Winchester, Virginia, Winchester City Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a vibrant small-city community in the northern Shenandoah Valley. The district manages seven operational schools that deliver a seamless educational journey from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently enrolling 4,362 students, the district reflects a rich and diverse student population that includes significant Hispanic, White, Black, multiracial, and Asian communities. Designed to foster an inclusive learning environment for local families, the system provides a continuous, supportive academic pathway tailored to the unique needs of its dynamic student body.

To maintain high educational standards and comprehensive student services, Winchester City Public Schools relies on a robust workforce of nearly 1,359 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional framework is anchored by approximately 489 full-time classroom teachers, complemented by over 102 instructional aides and nearly 767 dedicated support personnel. This generous staffing structure supports an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 9 to 1, allowing for individualized attention and strong academic guidance. For parents, prospective students, and educational researchers, the district stands out as a well-resourced community school system committed to nurturing student success across every grade level.
7
Total Schools
4,362
Total Students
488.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winchester City Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,478
Hispanic1,967
Black404
Asian171
Two or More321
American Indian14
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    1,967 (45.1%)
  • White
    1,478 (33.9%)
  • Black
    404 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    321 (7.4%)
  • Asian
    171 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Winchester City Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:4,362*
Teachers (FTE):488.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Winchester City Public Schools
Found 7 Schools