For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,182 students in Washington, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IA are Washington Middle School and Lincoln Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Washington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, IA include Washington Middle School and Lincoln Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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