For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 496 students in Washington, CT (there are , serving 1,717 private students). 22% of all K-12 students in Washington, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Washington, CT is Shepaug Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepaug Valley School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Grades: 6-12
| 496 students
Washington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-6233
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-6233
Grades: PK
| 21 students
159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Washington, CT include Shepaug Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Washington?
1 public schools are located in Washington.
What percentage of students in Washington go to public school?
22% of all K-12 students in Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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