Washington School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Haven, Connecticut 06516 · West Haven School District
#471 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#31558 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington School
Washington School is a public elementary located in West Haven, in the West Haven School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 471st of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 10 schools in West Haven; Washington School ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 6–12
608 students · 1.7 km away
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–6
829 students · 1.7 km away
Edith E. Mackrille School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students · 2.0 km away
West Haven High School
West Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,813 students · 2.2 km away
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
West Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students · 2.6 km away
Forest School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students · 2.6 km away
Race Brook School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
375 students · 3.0 km away
Savin Rock Community School
West Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students · 3.3 km away
Truman School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
460 students · 3.3 km away
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School
New Haven · Public middle · Grades 5–8
348 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Ridge Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Gainfield Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Irving School
Derby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Plymouth Center School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
320 students
Ridgebury Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
William H. Hatton Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School has a Success Index (US) of 40.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #471 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington School rank in Connecticut?
Washington School ranks #471 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #31558 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School had 321 students in 2025.
Is Washington School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.