Best Schools in Washington, LA
Washington, LA has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,039 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Washington exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington, LA
The top high schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Barre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
2. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Ville Platte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
4. North Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington, LA
The top middle schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Barre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Plaisance Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington, LA
The top elementary schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
2. Grand Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 258 Students
3. Port Barre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
4. Bayou Chicot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 661 Students
5. Chataignier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 402 Students
6. Ville Platte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
7. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington, LA has a total population of 2,803 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington, LA
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, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington, LA.
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, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington, LA
How many schools are in Washington, LA?
Washington, LA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,039 students in total.
How do schools in Washington perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Washington score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Washington exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington?
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: 24%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Washington
3 of 3 schools in Washington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 1F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Washington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.