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Washington Traditional School (Closed 2024)

300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Traditional School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 38%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (14-15)
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(14-15)
30-34%
38%
(14-15)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)
5%
5%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)
22%
45%
Black
(14-15)
1%
5%
White
(14-15)
70%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
2%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Washington Traditional School?
259 students attend Washington Traditional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Washington Traditional School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Washington Traditional School offer ?
Washington Traditional School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Traditional School part of?
Washington Traditional School is part of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District.

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