Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Washington’s public schools outscore 77% of Missouri districts
On the state math tests, 46% of Washington’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). 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 Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.
Washington’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,106 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Washington Middle, then Washington High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Francis Borgia High School (private), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (private) and Immanuel Lutheran (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.
What’s behind Washington’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Missouri school districts, #77 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Washington
Early Learning Center
Grades PK · 116 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Washington
Washington West Elementary
Grades K–6 · 399 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Washington
Washington Middle
Grades 7–8 · 505 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Washington
Washington Middle
Grades 7–8 · 505 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Washington
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,263 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Washington
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,263 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Washington
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,263 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Washington
Washington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,263 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Washington’s public schools are run by Washington School District, which also serves Augusta, Marthasville and Three Creeks. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Washington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Washington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | A− | Washington |
Every school in Washington
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Four Rivers Career Center).
Questions about Washington’s schools
Are Washington’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington children attend outscore 77% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #77 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington in?
Washington School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,543 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Washington kids go to high school?
Washington High School, with 1,263 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Washington’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Washington School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Washington spend per student?
$15,106 in Washington School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Washington?
Yes: St. Francis Borgia High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 452 students), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 439 students) and Immanuel Lutheran (religious, grades PK–8, 251 students).
Parents talk
What Washington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Washington → They have their own page.
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 Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.