For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,443 students in Washington, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 485 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Washington, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington, IN are Veale Elementary School, North Elementary School and Washington Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Washington High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #55.
Helen Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Lena Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, IN include Veale Elementary School, North Elementary School and Washington Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington, IN?
6 public schools are located in Washington, IN.
What percentage of students in Washington, IN go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Washington, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington, IN?
Washington, IN public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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