Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture · CC BY-SA 4.0Washington’s public schools score below 73% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 19% of Washington’s students scored proficient, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). 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 Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% 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’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1147 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington’s, its schools beat 14%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Washington’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,121 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Washington Junior High School, then Washington HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
John F Kennedy Catholic School (private) and Gwens Montessori 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.
What’s behind Washington’s grade
C: better than 27% of Pennsylvania school districts, #913 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Washington
Washington Park El Sch
Grades K–6 · 864 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Washington
Washington Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 205 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Washington
Washington Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 205 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Washington
Washington HS
Grades 9–12 · 387 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Washington
Washington HS
Grades 9–12 · 387 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Washington
Washington HS
Grades 9–12 · 387 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Washington
Washington HS
Grades 9–12 · 387 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Washington’s public schools are run by Washington School District, which also serves East Washington. 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 vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Washington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | C | Washington |
| South Strabane | A− | Trinity Area |
| North Franklin | A− | Trinity Area |
| Canton | A− | Trinity Area |
| East Washington | C | Washington |
Every school in Washington
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).
Questions about Washington’s schools
Are Washington’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington children attend score below 73% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #913 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington in?
Washington School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,456 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Washington kids go to high school?
Washington HS, with 387 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Washington’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Washington School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Washington spend per student?
$18,121 in Washington School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Washington?
Yes: John F Kennedy Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 252 students) and Gwens Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades K–2, 2 students).
Parents talk
What Washington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Washington → 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 Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.