Washington School District

220 Locust St
Washington, MO 63090-0357
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,488 students in Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,488 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
305 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#102 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
46%
39%
50%
43%
43%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,616 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,529 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,616
$15,081
Spending / Student
$20,529
$13,908

Best Washington School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1581 Clearview Road
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Campbellton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3693 Hwy 185
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5541 Locust Street
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 231-2400
Grades: K-6
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4328 St. Johns Road
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Washington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #77.
Marthasville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 E Main Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 231-2650
Grades: K-6
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
Labadie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2749 Hwy T
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
831 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,488 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District?
Washington School District is ranked #103 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
93% of Washington School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington School District?
Washington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Washington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,529 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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