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Washington School

415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT, 59101

About Washington School

Washington School has a warm, calm rhythm that many Billings families talk about with steady appreciation. The math proficiency usually sits around the mid-range, shifting a little depending on the year’s mix of learners. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small, comfortable group, which helps keep classrooms settled and gives quieter kids the space they need. Compared with nearby schools like Bench and Sandstone, Washington carries a more classic neighborhood feel, familiar, predictable, and easy to adjust to. A typical three-bedroom rental around this area usually falls in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with updated homes costing more. After leaving Washington, students often move on to Lewis & Clark Middle School and eventually attend Billings Senior High. Many alumni end up in fields like healthcare support, digital tech help, education roles, skilled trades, small business work, and construction, jobs that reflect the practical tone of the community. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps routines simple, and provides a safe, steady environment where kids can grow at a comfortable pace without too much pressure.

Washington School Contact Information

Address

415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT, 59101

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Phone

(406) 281-6221

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 27% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
208
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 102 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:55 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 1:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 15.87%
Black 4.33%
Two+ Races 7.69%
Native Am. 22.12%
White
50%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
15.87%
Black
4.33%
Two+ Races
7.69%
Native Am.
22.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 208
51.44%
107 Female
48.56%
101 Male

Student Population

208 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

208 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington School recently added upgraded literacy-intervention kits and launched a new math rotation focused on hands-on measurement and shape work. A weekly reading buddy program also started for lower grades.

FAQ

Q1. What new updates were added at Washington this year?

Ans. The school introduced new literacy tools and refreshed its math rotation.

Q2. How does the school support kids who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers hold small reading groups and simple skill-building sessions.

Q3. Are students offered outdoor or creative learning time?

Ans. Yes, kids enjoy art, music, STEM projects, and outdoor lessons.

Q4. How does Washington School keep families informed?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, emails, and school-app notifications.

Q5. What family events does the school host?

Ans. The school organizes literacy nights, seasonal gatherings, and small community programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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