Best Public Schools in Washington, IN

The city of Washington, Indiana is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Washington Community Schools district. The standout school in the district is Veale Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state with a 4-star rating and significantly higher proficiency rates on ILEARN tests compared to the district and state averages, particularly in math and science.

Another high-performing school is Washington Junior High School, which ranks in the top half of Indiana middle schools and has stronger ILEARN test scores than the district average. However, the district as a whole is ranked 237 out of 380 in Indiana and rated 2 stars, indicating a wide range of performance across the schools. The district also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% across all schools, which is an area for improvement.

Spending per student varies significantly, from $12,181 at Washington Upper Elementary to $15,890 at Veale Elementary, which may contribute to the stronger academic performance at Veale. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also ranges widely, from 22.67% at Veale Elementary to 63.43% at Washington Intermediate, indicating a diverse socioeconomic makeup across the district.