Photo: RF Gagel · Public domainWashington Township’s public schools score below 53% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Washington Township, 52% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Ohio average (60%). 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 1404 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington Township’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 49% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,648 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Piqua Junior High School, then Piqua High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Piqua Adventist Christian School (private) is 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 Township’s grade
B−: better than 47% of Ohio school districts. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.
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 · depends on your address
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 456 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
1st grade in Washington Township · depends on your address
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 456 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
2nd grade in Washington Township · depends on your address
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 456 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
3rd grade in Washington Township · depends on your address
Washington Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 508 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
Grades K–3 · 456 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
4th grade in Washington Township
Piqua Central Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 714 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
5th grade in Washington Township
Piqua Central Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 714 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
6th grade in Washington Township
Piqua Central Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 714 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
7th grade in Washington Township
Piqua Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 460 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
8th grade in Washington Township
Piqua Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 460 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
9th grade in Washington Township
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
10th grade in Washington Township
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
11th grade in Washington Township
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
12th grade in Washington Township
Piqua High School
Grades 9–12 · 931 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Piqua
Washington Township’s public schools are run by Piqua City School District, which also serves Piqua and Springcreek. Parts of Washington Township (13% of its land) are served by Covington Exempted Village 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.
Well below 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 | B− | Piqua City |
| Piqua | B− | Piqua City |
| Springcreek | B− | Piqua City |
| Newberry | B | Bradford Exempted Village PK–12 · Covington Exempted Village K–12 |
| Orange | C+ | Sidney City |
| Washington Township | A− | Hardin-Houston Local |
| Concord | B+ | Troy City |
| Newton | A+ | Newton Local |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Piqua City with Washington Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Washington Township
5 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?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington Township children attend score below 53% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington Township in?
Piqua City School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,069 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washington Township are served by Covington Exempted Village.
Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?
Piqua High School in Piqua, with 931 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Washington Township’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Piqua City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Washington Township spend per student?
$15,648 in Piqua City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Washington Township?
Yes: Piqua Adventist Christian School (religious, grades K–7, 13 students).
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.