Top 3 Best Washington Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,375 students in Washington, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IN are Veale Elementary School, Washington Upper Elementary School and Washington Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, IN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Grades: K-4
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Grades: 5-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Grades: PK-1
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Grades: 2-4
| 495 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IN include Veale Elementary School, Washington Upper Elementary School and Washington Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington?
4 public elementary schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washington include: Washington Intermediate vs. Washington Primary, Washington Primary vs. Washington Intermediate

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