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Best Public Schools in Washington, MI

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Schools

3,142

Students

Top rankedIndian Hills Elementary School224^th of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Washington Elementary School up 88 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Washington, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Romeo Community Schools district. The data reveals a district with a clear standout in Romeo High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 25% of high schools in Michigan and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In contrast, the elementary schools in the district show more variability in their performance. Indian Hills Elementary and Hevel Elementary are both ranked in the top 30% of Michigan elementary schools and have 4-star ratings, while Washington Elementary lags behind, ranking in the bottom 45% and earning only a 2-star rating.

Across the district, there are areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and potential correlations between socioeconomic factors and student performance. However, the strengths of Romeo High School, with its strong graduation rates and above-average test scores, suggest it is a valuable asset for the community. Understanding the factors contributing to its success could provide valuable insights for improving the lower-performing elementary schools in the district.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hevel Elementary	Public	K-5	12700 29 Mile Rd	Washington	48094	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-5951	441	32	13.6	27.7%	370 (83.9%)	12 (2.7%)	34 (7.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	68.3	436^th of 1488 public elementary schools	70.7%		76.4	312^th of 1486 public elementary schools	79.0%	124			50.9	64.1	58.5	56.1	50.8	49.2	38.8		23.9		$15,238	$543	$14,696
Indian Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	8401 29 Mile Rd	Washington	48095	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-0290	456	27	16.6	17.5%	370 (81.1%)	4 (0.9%)	62 (13.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	83.6	224^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.9%		82.8	219^th of 1486 public elementary schools	85.3%	5			55.1	63.0	62.5	50.7	58.9	66.3	58.8		47.5		$12,765	$138	$12,628
Romeo High School	Public	9-12	62300 Jewell Rd	Washington	48094	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-0300	1,817	109	16.6	18.7%	1,559 (85.8%)	26 (1.4%)	150 (8.3%)	19 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (3.3%)	80.2	109^th of 739 public high schools	85.3%		75.6	143^rd of 743 public high schools	80.8%	34	67.4	39.7								44.8		56.6	$15,500	$1,870	$13,630
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	58230 Van Dyke Rd	Washington	48094	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 781-5563	428	27	15.9	39.7%	293 (68.5%)	9 (2.1%)	96 (22.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	43.7	815^th of 1488 public elementary schools	45.2%		37.1	903^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	39.2%	88			32.8	50.8	41.3	32.8	43.8	30.7	26.7		28.0		$14,738	$748	$13,990

Cities Near Washington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shelby Township	1.66 mi	12	120^th
Macomb	2.78 mi	15	162^nd
Romeo	4.27 mi	2	246^th
Bruce Township	4.98 mi	1	56^th
Ray	5.65 mi	1	270^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.