Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary serves 478 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Raleigh's Wake County, offering a strong academic foundation with a favorable 12.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio and 39 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile among North Carolina's elementary schools at #476 out of 2,661 schools statewide. Students at Washington Elementary achieve notable proficiency rates, with 68% of students performing at or above grade level in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels.

This consistent performance across core subjects reflects the school's commitment to providing quality instruction and supporting student achievement. Located on Fayetteville Street, the school serves a diverse community where 47% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, contributing to an academically supportive environment. The surrounding 27601 ZIP code area features a median household income of $63,218 and median home values of $479,300, representing a mixed-income neighborhood with varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

Washington Elementary operates as a regular public school within Raleigh's large city setting, providing families with accessible elementary education in an urban environment that balances academic rigor with community diversity.