Best High Schools in Washington, PA

Washington, PA has 10 high schools with 5,488 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washington score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bethlehem-center Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem-center Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 302 Students

2. Canon-mcmillan Shs

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1655 Students

3. Trinity Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students

4. Bentworth Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

5. Washington Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students

6. Avella Area Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students

7. Chartiers-houston Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chartiers-houston Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 508 Students

8. Fort Cherry Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 450 Students

9. Mcguffey Hs

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students

Best Middle Schools in Washington, PA

Washington, PA has 6 middle schools with 2,646 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washington score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington don't meet expectations.

1. Canonsburg Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students

2. Trinity Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students

3. Bentworth Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students

4. Mcguffey Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 343 Students

5. Washington Junior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students

6. Bethlehem-center Ms

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethlehem-center Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Washington, PA

Washington, PA has 15 elementary schools with 5,688 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washington score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington exceed expectations.

1. Trinity South El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students

2. Trinity East El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students

3. Wylandville El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students

4. Trinity North El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

5. Bentworth El Ctr

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students

6. Allison Park El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chartiers-houston Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 667 Students

7. Washington Park El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 830 Students

8. Joe Walker El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mcguffey Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 199 Students

9. South Central El

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 431 Students

10. Fort Cherry El Ctr

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Washington, PA has a total population of 44,603 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Washington, PA

13,822

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,880 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Washington, PA

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East Washington, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Meadowlands, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Green Hills, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Houston, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Gretna, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Buffalo, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Strabane, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Taylorstown, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Banetown, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Westland, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations