Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School serves 390 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bay City, Michigan. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school earns a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #502 out of 3,204 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Michigan schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing quality education to its diverse student body. Located at 1821 McKinley Street, Washington Elementary sits in a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $47,024 and median home values are $90,200. The surrounding community of 25,857 residents faces economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 22.4% and 16% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite these socioeconomic factors, the school has established itself as a strong performer within the state's elementary education landscape. Washington Elementary operates as a regular public school in Bay City's small city setting, providing an accessible education option for families in this tight-knit Michigan community along the Saginaw Bay.