Washington’s public schools score below 83% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 27% of Washington’s students scored proficient, below the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Washington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin 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.
Washington’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,421 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (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 Weston Jr High School, then Weston Sr High School. Enrollment is down 21% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Rustic Ridge Amish School (private), Rustic Ridge Amish School (private), Pleasant View Amish School (private), Pleasant View Amish School (private), Walnut Grove Amish School (private) and Tuckertown Amish 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 17% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores are below the Wisconsin average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Washington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
Kindergarten in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
1st grade in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
2nd grade in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
3rd grade in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
4th grade in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
5th grade in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
6th grade in Washington
Weston Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 117 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
7th grade in Washington
Weston Jr High School
Grades 7–8 · 41 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
8th grade in Washington
Weston Jr High School
Grades 7–8 · 41 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
9th grade in Washington
Weston Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 68 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
10th grade in Washington
Weston Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 68 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
11th grade in Washington
Weston Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 68 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
12th grade in Washington
Weston Sr High School
Grades 9–12 · 68 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Cazenovia
Washington’s public schools are run by Weston School District, which also serves Cazenovia, Ironton, Lime Ridge and Westford. 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 Wisconsin towns that share Washington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | C− | Weston |
| Westfield | — | Reedsburg |
| Ironton | — | Reedsburg PK–12 · Weston PK–12 |
| Bear Creek | — | River Valley |
| Lime Ridge | — | Weston |
| Willow | — | Ithaca |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Weston with Washington, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Washington
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Washington’s schools
Are Washington’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington children attend score below 83% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 13%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington in?
Weston School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 226 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Washington kids go to high school?
Weston Sr High School in Cazenovia, with 68 students; its own test results earn a D.
How much does Washington spend per student?
$22,421 in Weston School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Washington?
Yes: Rustic Ridge Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 37 students), Rustic Ridge Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 37 students), Pleasant View Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Pleasant View Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Walnut Grove Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 14 students) and Tuckertown Amish School (religious, grades 1–7, 12 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 Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.