For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,246 students in Washington, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Washington, MO is Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Washington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Washington, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 9-12
Washington, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington, MO include Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington?
2 public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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