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Schools in Washington · Regional School District 12

Washington’s public schools outscore 87% of Connecticut districts

64% of students in Washington’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.

#14of 152 Connecticut townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
78%
▲ 28 pts vs CT 50%
2021–22
Math proficiency
64%
▲ 24 pts vs CT 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 7–12 pts vs CT 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$35.4K
▲ 37% vs CT $25.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.0
CT 12.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
642 students on the public path
In brief

Washington’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 169 Connecticut towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington’s, its schools beat 96%, higher than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 78% and math 64% in spring 2022, against 50% and 40% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $35,394 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Shepaug Valley School. Enrollment is up 17% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Rumsey Hall School (private), The Frederick Gunn School (private) and Washington Montessori School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washington’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 87% of Connecticut school districts, #14 of 152 Connecticut towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Connecticut average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Connecticut school districts we grade (199)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Connecticut towns with similar household incomes (169)Better than 96%
A−A+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 334 test results and a graduating class of 69 could put Washington anywhere from A− to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Washington’s students in the tested grades sat them (334 in math, 334 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Washington Primary SchoolRegional School District 12A
6–12Shepaug Valley SchoolRegional School District 12A

Washington’s public schools are run by Regional School District 12, which also serves Bridgewater and Roxbury. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Regional School District 12Grades PK–12 · 4 schools · 796 students, up 17% since 2020–21 · 9.0 per teacher (CT 12.2)
$35,394CT $25,892 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading78%
State average 50.5% · 334 students tested
Math64%
State average 39.8% · 334 students tested

Washington vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share Washington’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WashingtonARegional School District 12
New MilfordC+New Milford
BethlehemBRegional School District 14
RoxburyARegional School District 12
Warren—Regional School District 20
KentB+Kent PK–8 · Regional School District 01 9–12
Morris—Regional School District 20
Litchfield—Regional School District 20
WoodburyBRegional School District 14

Every school in Washington

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Washingtonby address
Washington Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Washington Depot
A
156 students10:1Rate it →
Shepaug Valley School
High · Grades 6–12
A
486 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Rumsey Hall School
Grades PK–9 · Washington Depot
Private · Nonsectarian
325 students6:1Rate it →
The Frederick Gunn School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Nonsectarian
323 students7:1Rate it →
Washington Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · New Preston
Private · Nonsectarian
263 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington’s schools

Are Washington’s schools good?

By Connecticut’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington children attend outscore 87% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #14 of 152 Connecticut towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington in?

Regional School District 12, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 796 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

What is Washington’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Regional School District 12 graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.

How much does Washington spend per student?

$35,394 in Regional School District 12 (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washington?

Yes: Rumsey Hall School (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 325 students), The Frederick Gunn School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 323 students) and Washington Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 263 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.