For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,659 students in Washington, MO (there are , serving 1,560 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Washington, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington, MO are Washington West Elementary School, South Point Elementary School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4328 St. Johns Road
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Washington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
831 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, MO include Washington West Elementary School, South Point Elementary School and Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
6 public schools are located in Washington.
What percentage of students in Washington go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington include: South Point Elementary School vs. Washington West Elementary School, Washington West Elementary School vs. South Point Elementary School
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