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Washington School District

220 Locust St
Washington, MO 63090-0357
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Washington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,543 students in Washington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Washington School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
3,543 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
294 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#99 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
40%
50%
43%
43%
38%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,343 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,210 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,343
$15,190
Spending / Student
$20,210
$14,008

Best Washington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1581 Clearview Road
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Campbellton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3693 Hwy 185
New Haven, MO 63068
(636) 231-2450
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5541 Locust Street
Augusta, MO 63332
(636) 231-2400
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marthasville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 E Main Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 231-2650
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Washington West Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-9150
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
South Point Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4328 St. Johns Road
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2700
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Labadie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2749 Hwy T
Labadie, MO 63055
(636) 231-2600
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Washington High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
831 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington School District?
Washington School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,543 students.
What is the rank of Washington School District?
Washington School District is ranked #108 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington School District?
93% of Washington School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington School District?
Washington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Washington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,210 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,543 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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