Washington’s public schools score below 64% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
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 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’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 892 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington’s, its schools beat 47%, higher than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,517 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 5 the district’s path is Bonduel Middle, then Bonduel High. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Tracy Corners Parochial School (private), Oakview Amish School (private) and Oak View 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 36% 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
Bonduel Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 288 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
Kindergarten in Washington
Bonduel Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 288 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
1st grade in Washington
Bonduel Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 288 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
2nd grade in Washington
Bonduel Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 288 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
3rd grade in Washington
Bonduel Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 288 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
4th grade in Washington
Bonduel Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 288 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
5th grade in Washington
Bonduel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 212 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
6th grade in Washington
Bonduel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 212 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
7th grade in Washington
Bonduel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 212 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
8th grade in Washington
Bonduel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 212 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
9th grade in Washington
Bonduel High
Grades 9–12 · 275 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
10th grade in Washington
Bonduel High
Grades 9–12 · 275 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
11th grade in Washington
Bonduel High
Grades 9–12 · 275 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
12th grade in Washington
Bonduel High
Grades 9–12 · 275 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Bonduel
Washington’s public schools are run by Bonduel School District, which also serves Bonduel, Cecil, Green Valley and Hartland and others. Parts of Washington (18% of its land) are served by Shawano 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.
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+ | Bonduel |
| Green Valley | B+ | Gillett PK–12 · Pulaski PK–12 · Bonduel PK–12 |
| Wescott | C | Shawano |
| Underhill | — | Gillett |
| Hartland | — | Bonduel |
| Waukechon | C | Shawano PK–12 · Bonduel PK–12 |
3 of the 5 neighbors share Bonduel with Washington, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Washington
6 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 64% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington in?
Bonduel School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 775 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Washington are served by Shawano.
Where do Washington kids go to high school?
Bonduel High in Bonduel, with 275 students; its own test results earn a B−.
How much does Washington spend per student?
$15,517 in Bonduel School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Washington?
Yes: Tracy Corners Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 40 students), Oakview Amish School (religious, grades 2–8, 26 students) and Oak View Amish School (religious, grades 2–8, 26 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.