Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary sits in Medford's core, a city in the Rogue Valley that blends southern Oregon's outdoor lifestyle with a working-class, tight-knit community feel. Academic scores here run below state averages, so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to explore other options in the district — but for those who value a neighborhood school with deep community roots in a diverse, unpretentious part of town, it's worth a closer look. Medford itself offers easy access to Crater Lake, the Siskiyous, and a surprisingly vibrant local food and arts scene, making it a genuinely livable place to raise kids even as the school works to build on its academic foundations.