For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 students in Washburn, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Washburn, MO are Southwest High School, Southwest Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washburn, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washburn, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Washburn, MO include Southwest High School, Southwest Elementary School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Washburn?
3 public schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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