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Education

Education has remained a significant resource in the Washington community, aiding in the overall high quality of life residents and businesses have come to cherish. From the area’s 10 preschools, its excellent public school district and outstanding private school option to a preeminent institution of higher learning, Washington is supplied with ample opportunities for lifelong learning.

Taking pride in putting kids first, Washington Community School District is composed of five locations, together housing over 1,800 students. While Stewart Elementary School caters to students in grades kindergarten through third, Lincoln Elementary School provides education for students in grades fourth through sixth. Students enrolled in grades seventh through ninth come together at Washington Junior High School, who, upon completion, attend Washington High School for the remainder of their secondary education career. Alternative education for students in ninth through 12th grade can be obtained through the district’s Assure Center.

The progressive district is continually enhancing its facilities and curriculum, with nearly $5 million in elementary building improvements, the use of modern technology in the classroom, the offering of Advance Placement (AP) courses, gifted and talented programs and great student assistance programs. In addition to continually improving standard achievement scores, Washington High School regularly achieves a high graduation rate.

The district’s after-school programming is just as innovative. Adults Connecting with Children and Teens (ACCT) is a prominent educational and recreational program for students in grades fourth through sixth. ACCT offers tutoring services and introduces enrichment clubs where participants are able to learn about new hobbies and interests. In addition to the district’s after-school offerings, the Community Y affords a variety of after-school programming as well.

In addition to Washington’s public school option is a first-rate private institution for children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Founded in 1866, St. James Catholic School currently enrolls more than 140 students in its nurturing setting, which fuses academic instruction with religious teachings. Students of all faiths are welcome.

For those interested in pursuing a post- secondary education career, Kirkwood Community College’s Washington Center campus is a great place to start. The college established itself in the community in the late 1960s, offering its first college credit classes in September of 1968. The two-year college has grown over the last 40-plus years, with college credit courses, continuing education, GED completion programs and workforce training services rounding out its offerings. Kirkwood Community College’s Washington Center provides students with affordable tuition, a convenient location and endless educational opportunities.

What’s more, the Washington community is in close proximity to the highly-esteemed University of Iowa, which is well-known for its top-rate medical facilities, law programs and liberal arts curriculum. Access to Iowa Wesleyan College is quick, with its campus positioned a short 30-minute drive to the south of Washington.