For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 362 students in Washington, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Washington, KS are Washington Elementary School and Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Washington, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Washington, Kansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 275
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, KS include Washington Elementary School and Washington County High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
2 public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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