Best Public Schools in Washington, OK

The city of Washington, Oklahoma is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Washington Elementary School, Washington High School, and Washington Middle School. These schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Washington Elementary School standing out as a high-performing institution, ranking 53rd out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools and significantly outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Washington High School also maintains a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 130th out of 439 Oklahoma high schools. However, the high school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and U.S. History fall below the state average for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Washington Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 7-8.

The schools in Washington also exhibit diversity in their student populations, with Washington Elementary School having a higher percentage of White and Native American students, while Washington High School has a more diverse student body. Additionally, the schools vary in their spending per student, with Washington High School spending significantly more than the elementary and middle schools, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance across the district.