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Schools in Washington Township · New Knoxville Local School District

Washington Township’s public schools outscore almost every Ohio district

In Washington Township, 83% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
81%
▲ 22 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
83%
▲ 31 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Spent per student
$16.5K
▼ 0% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
OH 16.9 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
410 students on the public path
In brief

Washington Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 81% and math 83% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,546 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one high school

From grade 9 the district’s path is New Knoxville High School. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Washington Township’s grade

A+ Test scores

A+: better than 99% of Ohio school districts. Test scores are above the Ohio average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 99%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1359)Better than 99%
Towns in Auglaize County (14)Better than 86%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 216 test results wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Washington Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (214 in math, 218 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–8New Knoxville Elementary SchoolNew Knoxville Local School DistrictA
9–12New Knoxville High SchoolNew Knoxville Local School DistrictA−

Washington Township’s public schools are run by New Knoxville Local School District, which also serves New Knoxville. Parts of Washington Township (17% and 13% of its land) are served by St. Marys City and Wapakoneta City 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.

New Knoxville Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 2 schools · 410 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$16,546OH $16,610 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading81%
State average 59.5% · 218 students tested
Math83%
State average 52.2% · 214 students tested

Washington Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Washington TownshipA+New Knoxville Local
PushetaA−Wapakoneta City PK–12 · Botkins Local K–12
St. MarysB+St. Marys City
MoultonB+Wapakoneta City PK–12 · St. Marys City K–12
Van BurenAAnna Local

Every school in Washington Township

2 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).

District schools in Washington Townshipby address
New Knoxville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · New Knoxville
A
299 students21:1Rate it →
New Knoxville High School
High · Grades 9–12 · New Knoxville
A−
111 students7:1Rate it →

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 99% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington Township in?

New Knoxville Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 410 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washington Township are served by St. Marys City and Wapakoneta City.

Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?

New Knoxville High School in New Knoxville, with 111 students; its own test results earn an A−.

How much does Washington Township spend per student?

$16,546 in New Knoxville Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Washington Township families are saying about school.

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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 Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.