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Best Schools in Washington, MO
Washington, MO has 16 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,079 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, 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, MO
The top high schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union R-xi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
2. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington, MO
The top middle schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union R-xi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
2. Washington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 551 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington, MO
The top elementary schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clearview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 309 Students
2. Beaufort Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
3. Campbellton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 135 Students
4. Labadie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 124 Students
5. Washington West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 452 Students
6. South Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 407 Students
7. Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
8. St Francis Borgia Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Borgia Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 325 Students
9. St Gertrude School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Gertrude School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 214 Students
10. Immanuel Lutheran
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington, MO has a total population of 21,423 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington, MO
How many schools are in Washington, MO?
Washington, MO has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,079 students in total.
How do schools in Washington perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Washington score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, 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: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Washington
4 of 5 schools in Washington carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Washington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.