Top Washington Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Washington, IA, serving 1,771 students. Washington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
Washington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 74% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Washington, IA are Washington High School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Top Washington, IA Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Washington High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1111 S. Ave. B10
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Grades: 9-12 | 584 students
- Washington Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 70%Rank:3/Bottom 50%313 S. 4th Ave.10
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Grades: 6-8 | 363 students
- Lincoln Upper Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 64%Rank:2/Bottom 50%606 S 4th Ave10
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Grades: 3-5 | 343 students
- Stewart Elementary School821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Grades: PK-2 | 481 students
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