Washington Township’s public schools outscore 78% of Ohio districts
Math proficiency in Washington Township’s districts is 70%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio 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 Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1203 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington Township’s, its schools beat 68%, lower than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 74% and math 70% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,344 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Fairview Middle School, then Fairview High School. See the path ↓
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 Township’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Ohio school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio 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 Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Washington Township
Fairview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 411 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
1st grade in Washington Township
Fairview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 411 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
2nd grade in Washington Township
Fairview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 411 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
3rd grade in Washington Township
Fairview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 411 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
4th grade in Washington Township
Fairview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 411 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
5th grade in Washington Township
Fairview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 411 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
6th grade in Washington Township
Fairview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 217 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
7th grade in Washington Township
Fairview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 217 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
8th grade in Washington Township
Fairview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 217 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
9th grade in Washington Township
Fairview High School
Grades 9–12 · 254 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
10th grade in Washington Township
Fairview High School
Grades 9–12 · 254 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
11th grade in Washington Township
Fairview High School
Grades 9–12 · 254 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
12th grade in Washington Township
Fairview High School
Grades 9–12 · 254 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Sherwood
Washington Township’s public schools are run by Central Local School District, which also serves Delaware, Farmer, Mark and Milford and others. 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 Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Washington Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | A− | Central Local |
| Delaware | A− | Central Local |
| Tiffin | B+ | Northeastern Local |
| Farmer | — | Central Local |
| Pulaski | B+ | Bryan City |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Central Local with Washington Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Washington Township
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Washington Township’s schools
Are Washington Township’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington Township children attend outscore 78% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington Township in?
Central Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 882 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?
Fairview High School in Sherwood, with 254 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Washington Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Central Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Washington Township spend per student?
$16,344 in Central Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Washington Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Washington Township → 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 Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.