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Washington Montessori

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Washington Montessori ranks 679 th of 1492 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

679^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Better than 54% of North Carolina alternative schools

Summary

Washington Montessori is a K-12 alternative school in Washington, NC, enrolling 429 students and serving as its own Washington Montessori district, with no other schools within 20 miles for comparison, so statewide averages are the most useful benchmark. The school’s standout strength is attendance: chronic absenteeism has consistently run at about half the North Carolina rate, including just 13.4% compared to the state’s 24.2% in the most recent year. Reading is also a clear academic bright spot, with 3rd-grade proficiency often beating the state by 17 to 41 percentage points, and average reading scores across grades 3–8 holding a steady double-digit advantage in recent years. That literacy strength continues into high school, where English II scores have reached 80% proficiency compared to the mid-60s statewide.

Math results are far more uneven. Elementary grades often trail the state, with 4th-grade math dropping to 33.3% proficiency in 2023–2024 versus 56.6% statewide. Middle school math is more promising, especially 7th grade, which reached 73.5% proficiency versus 56.2% statewide in the most recent year. However, high school math EOCs have generally lagged, with Math I and Math III frequently below state averages. Science follows a similar split: 5th-grade science has hovered near 50% proficiency while 8th-grade science has often been a strength, peaking at 85.7% proficiency compared to 70.3% statewide in 2022–2023.

The graduation rate has run slightly behind the state, coming in at 83.3% versus 86.9% in the most recent reported year. The school does offer a favorable student-teacher ratio of roughly 12:1, supporting the Montessori model of individualized instruction. Because grade-level cohorts are small, often just 25–35 students, yearly test scores can swing considerably from one class to the next and should be viewed as multi-year trends rather than single-year verdicts. Overall, Washington Montessori offers excellent attendance and strong literacy development, while elementary math, 5th-grade science, and advanced high school math remain the key areas for parents to watch.

429

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889

(252) 946-1977

District: Washington Montessori

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2023 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2023

✓Above the North Carolina median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

North Carolina avg59%

Elementary school

679^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

271^st of 778

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of North Carolina Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

299^th of 662

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 35 pts since 2019

From top 11% (2019) to top 45% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of North Carolina High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	679 of 1492	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.7	568 of 1490	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	811 of 1505	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.2	420 of 1502	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	430 of 1514	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	220 of 1489	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	577 of 1473	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.8	614 of 1434	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.0	608 of 1429	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.3	979 of 1425	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.8	645 of 1440	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.5	545 of 1390	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	42.9	793 of 1403	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	71.4	372 of 1388	73.2%	★★★★☆
2011	71.1	380 of 1381	72.5%	★★★★☆
2010	69.4	408 of 1363	70.1%	★★★★☆
2009	51.6	747 of 1354	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.2	948 of 1324	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	29.6	1025 of 1293	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	47.0	759 of 1276	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2018	61.7	247 of 897	72.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	790 of 1447	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.6	575 of 1451	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.9	904 of 1455	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	70.6	378 of 1459	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	65.4	453 of 1458	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.5	262 of 1440	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	51.0	723 of 1424	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.9	767 of 1405	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	938 of 1434	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.8	562 of 1437	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.6	977 of 1450	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.9	532 of 1437	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	589 of 1451	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.7	531 of 1450	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.6	717 of 1464	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.5	523 of 1461	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.6	406 of 1464	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	212 of 1444	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	68.1	410 of 1430	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	65.0	470 of 1413	66.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	34.6	820 of 1146	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	42.1	734 of 1172	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.8	914 of 1166	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.4	682 of 1183	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.6	607 of 1194	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.3	322 of 1172	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	41.3	749 of 1183	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.7	731 of 1178	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	271 of 778	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.6	209 of 773	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.7	218 of 793	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	220 of 784	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	192 of 786	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.0	84 of 741	88.7%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	176 of 737	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	180 of 691	74.0%	★★★★☆
2017	69.1	200 of 694	71.2%	★★★★☆
2016	55.6	308 of 692	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.6	185 of 705	73.8%	★★★★☆
2014	77.5	127 of 627	79.7%	★★★★☆
2013	78.0	117 of 673	82.6%	★★★★☆
2012	82.6	62 of 662	90.6%	★★★★★
2011	85.1	31 of 648	95.2%	★★★★★
2010	65.5	232 of 640	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.9	216 of 630	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.5	360 of 620	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.4	310 of 606	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	67.1	187 of 598	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	305 of 731	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.9	177 of 733	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	61.1	262 of 738	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	250 of 731	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.7	231 of 733	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.2	134 of 706	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	247 of 684	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.9	198 of 656	69.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	284 of 729	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	280 of 743	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	244 of 736	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.0	244 of 733	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.4	180 of 751	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	192 of 747	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	179 of 748	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	85.9	74 of 711	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.3	131 of 697	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	171 of 665	74.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	33.5	452 of 644	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.4	357 of 649	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.5	240 of 652	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.6	259 of 656	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.9	303 of 658	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.9	182 of 632	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	50.3	311 of 624	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	278 of 596	53.4%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	299 of 662	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.3	336 of 641	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.3	356 of 640	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.4	387 of 626	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.2	203 of 621	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.6	135 of 594	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	54 of 514	89.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	390 of 629	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.6	402 of 610	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	12.2	547 of 602	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	483 of 588	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.3	308 of 594	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	72.8	74 of 475	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	84.2	36 of 475	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	23.5	351 of 449	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	253 of 601	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	246 of 607	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.9	287 of 602	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.6	141 of 585	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	82.7	43 of 481	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	60.6	142 of 463	69.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	30.7	397 of 542	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.2	404 of 553	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.7	435 of 537	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	53.7	246 of 534	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.3	119 of 439	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.2	63 of 444	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	36.9	281 of 427	34.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Disabled (2018)72nd percentile+15 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)45th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)35th percentile-20 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

Male (2026)67th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile-12 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)30th percentile-35 vs school

High school

Male (2025)58th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)38th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)27th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

English II80%+15 vs state

Math III68%~ state avg

Reading62%+6 vs state

Mathematics59%~ state avg

Science59%-9 vs state

Math I40%~ state avg

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by a parent
Monday, August 19, 2013

This has been a wonderful school for our children. The teachers are warm. caring, and go out of their way to maintain clear communication with parents. I feel that the academics are above average for this state, but where the school really shines is in its ability to nurture confident, competent, self-directed children. These are some of the most well adjusted children I have ever seen. I am thankful that this school is here! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 12, 2013

The teachers, parents and school environment are phenomenal. This has been an excellent choice for our children, but is not for everyone or every child; it is not a one-size-fits-all traditional educational approach. Our children are blessed with the opportunity to learn in an environment that fosters grace, courtesy and creativity as much as it does academics. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC English II (2026)	EOC Math I (2026)	EOC Math III (2026)	EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2019)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Total
Washington Montessori	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2330 Old Bath Hwy	Washington	27889	Beaufort County	Washington Montessori	Yes	No	No	No	(252) 946-1977	429	35	12.4	9.3%	350 (81.6%)	14 (3.3%)	40 (9.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)								(n/a)	80.0	40.0	68.4	60.9	61.0	55.6	56.1	73.5	50.0	73.9	63.4	52.8	65.9	61.8	59.4	50.0	68.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Montessori

What is the racial makeup of Washington Montessori?

Students at Washington Montessori are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Washington Montessori a good school?

Washington Montessori ranks 679^th of 1492 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Washington Montessori?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Washington Montessori.

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