Public schools in Washington, MO
6 open public schools with an address in Washington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,708
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Washington public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Washington, MO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,708 students, an average of 451 per school. The largest campus is Washington High School (1,263 students), and the largest elementary school is South Point Elementary (425).
Every listed school belongs to Washington. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Washington
Elementary schools in Washington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Point Elementary Washington | KG–06 | 425 | 11.5:1 | |
| Washington West Elementary Washington | KG–06 | 399 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Washington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle Washington | 07–08 | 505 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Washington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Career Center Washington · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Washington High School Washington | 09–12 | 1,263 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Washington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center Washington | PK–PK | 116 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.2%
- Hispanic2.3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Washington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,708 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Washington
How many public schools are in Washington, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Washington: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,708 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Washington?
All listed public schools with an address in Washington belong to Washington. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Washington?
Washington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Washington, with 1,263 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Washington?
No school with an address in Washington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Washington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Washington public schools is 11.3:1, lower than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Washington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities