Best Schools in Washington County, IA
Washington County, IA has 25 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,138 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Washington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, IA
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Keota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keota Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
4. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
5. Mid-prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
6. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
7. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
8. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, IA
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mid-prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 430 Students
2. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
3. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
4. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, IA
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St James School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St James School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
2. Mid-prairie West Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-prairie Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
3. Keota Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keota Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
4. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
6. Pekin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
7. Lincoln Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students
8. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
9. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
10. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, IA has a total population of 22,565 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, IA
How many schools are in Washington County, IA?
Washington County, IA has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,138 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Washington County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
5 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Washington (4)
- Riverside (3)
- Wellman (3)
- Kalona (2)
- Crawfordsville (1)
School districts (3)
- Mid-Prairie Comm School District (5 schools)
- Washington Comm School District (4 schools)
- Highland Comm School District (3 schools)