Best Public Schools in Washington, NJ

The city of Washington, New Jersey is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools in the area, with stark differences in test scores and resources available to students.

The standout schools in the district are Brass Castle School and Franklin Township School, which have some of the highest test scores in the district. In contrast, the two schools in the Washington Borough School District, Washington Memorial Elementary and Taylor Street Elementary, have lower rankings and test scores compared to state averages.

The data also reveals significant disparities in per-student spending, ranging from $6,923 at Warren Hills Regional Middle School to $17,688 at Franklin Township School. Additionally, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 16.6%, are a concern across the district and may be impacting student learning and achievement.