For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,951 students in Washington County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, IN are West Washington Elementary School, East Washington Elementary School and Eastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8030 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
East Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 N Eastern School Rd
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Gr: PK-4 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-3
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
East Washington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-5
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-5000
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-5000
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
West Washington Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8028 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Salem High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, IN include West Washington Elementary School, East Washington Elementary School and Eastern High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
8 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: East Washington Middle School vs. Salem Middle School, East Washington Elementary School vs. West Washington Elementary School, Salem High School vs. West Washington Jr-sr High School
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