| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Unified School District 223 | Barnes | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 490 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Clifton-Clyde Unified School District 224 | Clifton | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 304 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Washington Co. Schools Unified School District 108 | Greenleaf | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 370 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 1,164 students across 9 schools. The largest is Barnes Unified School District 223 with 490 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Kansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Washington County, Kansas
Washington County has 3 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Barnes Unified School District 223 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washington County, KS?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Washington County, KS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Washington County, KS?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Barnes Unified School District 223 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.