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Schools in Washington Township · Montgomery Area School District

Washington Township’s public schools outscore 73% of Pennsylvania districts

On the state math tests, 48% of Washington Township’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). 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 Pennsylvania, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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
63%
▲ 8 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▲ 12 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.3K
▼ 16% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.4
PA 13.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
921 students on the public path
In brief

Washington Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,289 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Montgomery JSHS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Leisure Acre School (private), White Deer School (private) and Scenic Mountain 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 Township’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 73% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 73%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (2045)Better than 75%
Towns in Lycoming County (42)Better than 55%
B−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 420 test results and a graduating class of 62 could put Washington Township anywhere from B− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Washington Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (421 in math, 420 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
PK–6Montgomery El Schin MontgomeryB+
7–12Montgomery JSHSin MontgomeryB−

Washington Township’s public schools are run by Montgomery Area School District, which also serves Brady, Clinton and Montgomery. 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.

Montgomery Area School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 921 students · 12.4 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$18,289PA $21,758 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 55.1% · 420 students tested
Math48%
State average 36.1% · 421 students tested

Washington Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Washington TownshipB+Montgomery Area
Armstrong—South Williamsport Area
Brady—Montgomery Area
LimestoneB−Jersey Shore Area
LewisB+Mifflinburg Area
GreggA−Warrior Run
West BuffaloB+Mifflinburg Area

Every school in Washington Township

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

Also serving Washington Townshipin other towns
Montgomery El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Montgomery
B+
504 students12:1Rate it →
Montgomery JSHS
High · Grades 7–12 · Montgomery
B−
417 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Leisure Acre School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Allenwood
Private · Religious
29 students18:1Rate it →
White Deer School
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · Allenwood
Private · Religious
22 students22:1Rate it →
Scenic Mountain School
Elementary · Grades 2–8 · Allenwood
Private · Religious
18 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Washington Township’s schools

Are Washington Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Washington Township children attend outscore 73% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Washington Township in?

Montgomery Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 921 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

What is Washington Township’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Montgomery Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Washington Township spend per student?

$18,289 in Montgomery Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Washington Township?

Yes: Leisure Acre School (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), White Deer School (religious, grades 1–8, 22 students) and Scenic Mountain School (religious, grades 2–8, 18 students).

Parents talk

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 Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.