For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 362 students in Washington, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington, KS are Washington Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Washington, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington, KS include Washington Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
2 public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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