For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,621 students in 52353, IA (there are , serving 104 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 52353, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52353, IA are Lincoln Upper Elementary School, Washington High School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 52353 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52353, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52353, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Washington High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S. Ave. B
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-2143
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Gr: PK-2 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
52353, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52353, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52353, IA include Lincoln Upper Elementary School, Washington High School and Washington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 52353?
4 public schools are located in 52353.
What percentage of students in 52353 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 52353 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52353?
52353 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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