Best Public Schools in Washington, CT (2026)

Best Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Shepaug Valley School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
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Top 30%

159 South Street
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326

Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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Washington, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2014)

159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-6233

Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Shepaug Valley High School (Closed 2014)

159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326

Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Shepaug Valley Middle School (Closed 2014)

159 South St
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7326

Gr: 6-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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).