Total enrollment
1,600
-24 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Washington
Iowa · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Iowa, 4 sit inside Washington, collectively enrolling about 1,600 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Washington
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
7,290
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,600
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 344 |
| Stewart Elementary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 457 |
| Washington High School | High | 09-12 | 452 |
| Washington Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 347 |
About Washington
Public education in Washington, Iowa runs across 4 schools that hosts roughly 1,600 students. By footprint, Washington sits in the thinly populated bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washington has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,624 students to 1,600.
On this page, the community for Washington discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.