For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,655 students in Washington, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 110 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Washington, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
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.
Washington, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Grades: 3-5
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Grades: PK-2
| 489 students
Washington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, IA include Washington High School, Washington Middle School and Lincoln Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington, IA?
4 public schools are located in Washington, IA.
What percentage of students in Washington, IA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Washington, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington, IA?
Washington, IA public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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