For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,058 students in Washington, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Washington, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington, MI are Hevel Elementary School, Indian Hills Elementary School and Romeo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hevel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12700 29 Mile Rd
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-5951
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-5951
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8401 29 Mile Rd
Washington, MI 48095
(586) 752-0290
Washington, MI 48095
(586) 752-0290
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Romeo High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62300 Jewell Rd
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-0300
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58230 Van Dyke Rd
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 781-5563
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 781-5563
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Washington, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
62100 Jewell Rd
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-0270
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-0270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Romeo Engineering Technology Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
62300 Jewell Rd
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-0245
Washington, MI 48094
(586) 752-0245
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, MI include Hevel Elementary School, Indian Hills Elementary School and Romeo High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
4 public schools are located in Washington.
What percentage of students in Washington go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
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 Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington include: Indian Hills Elementary School vs. Hevel Elementary School, Hevel Elementary School vs. Indian Hills Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Hevel Elementary School
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