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Schools in Washington · Millbrook Central School District

Washington’s public schools outscore 77% of New York districts

68% of students in Washington’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the New York average (49%). 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 New York, not nationally.

#134of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 71% 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
68%
▲ 19 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 10 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 3–7 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$38.2K
▲ 10% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
7.9
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
744 students on the public path
In brief

Washington’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 829 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 68% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $38,189 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Alden Place Elementary School, then Millbrook Middle School, then Millbrook High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Dutchess Day School (private) and Upton Lake Christian 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 scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 77% of New York school districts, #134 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (829)Better than 87%
Towns in Dutchess County (20)Better than 90%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 302 test results and a graduating class of 80 could put Washington anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 71% of Washington’s students in the tested grades sat them (328 in math, 275 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

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–2Elm Drive Elementary SchoolMillbrook Central School DistrictNo scores
3–5Alden Place Elementary SchoolMillbrook Central School DistrictB+
6–8Millbrook Middle SchoolMillbrook Central School DistrictB−
9–12Millbrook High SchoolMillbrook Central School DistrictA

Washington’s public schools are run by Millbrook Central School District, which also serves Millbrook and Union Vale. Parts of Washington (9% and 2% of its land) are served by Dover Union Free and Northeast Central instead. 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.

Millbrook Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 744 students, down 11% since 2020–21 · 7.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$38,189NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading68%
State average 48.9% · 275 students tested
Math56%
State average 46.5% · 328 students tested

Washington vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WashingtonA−Millbrook Central
AmeniaD−Northeast Central
StanfordB−Pine Plains Central
Union ValeB−Millbrook Central PK–12 · Arlington Central K–12
Pleasant ValleyC+Arlington Central K–12 · Hyde Park Central K–12
ClintonC+Rhinebeck Central PK–12 · Hyde Park Central K–12

Every school in Washington

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

District schools in Washingtonby address
Elm Drive Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Millbrook
167 students7:1Rate it →
Alden Place Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Millbrook
B+
157 students8:1Rate it →
Millbrook Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Millbrook
B−
168 students7:1Rate it →
Millbrook High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Millbrook
A
252 students9:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Dutchess Day School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Millbrook
Private · Nonsectarian
186 students8:1Rate it →
Upton Lake Christian School
Grades K–12 · Clinton Corners
Private · Religious
72 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington’s schools

Are Washington’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington children attend outscore 77% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #134 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington in?

Millbrook Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 744 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washington are served by Dover Union Free and Northeast Central.

Where do Washington kids go to high school?

Millbrook High School in Millbrook, with 252 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Washington’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Millbrook Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Washington spend per student?

$38,189 in Millbrook Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washington?

Yes: Dutchess Day School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 186 students) and Upton Lake Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 72 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 New York. Stars are from neighbors.