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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Snohomish County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 221 public schools serving 117,444 students in Snohomish County, WA (there are 62 private schools, serving 7,250 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Snohomish County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Snohomish County, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Fernwood Elementary School and Tambark Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Snohomish County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Snohomish County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Snohomish County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Fernwood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Jewell Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Tambark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4419 180th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 302-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Wood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3414 168th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Silver Firs Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5909 146th Pl. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24118 Lockwood Rd
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Shelton View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23400 5 Av W
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 156th St. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15404 Silver Firs Dr.
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
916 Oakes Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 148th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood Parent Coop
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8500 200th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
North Creek High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3613 191st Pl Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 408-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Innovation Lab High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2020 224th Street Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Penny Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4117 132nd St. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Salem Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12802 Wagner Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Mukilteo Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 Mukilteo Speedway
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 366-3100
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Heatherwood Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1419 Trillium Blvd. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Henry M. Jackson High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1508 136th St. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kamiak High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 366-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Little Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7408 144th Pl Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-2912
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9317 29th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1690
Gr: K-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2221 103 Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1510
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
Glacier Peak High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7401 144th Pl Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,642 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21404 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Brier Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3625 232nd St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7854
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9315 4th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1545
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12300 Harbour Pointe Blvd
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 366-2800
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Edmonds Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1215 Olympic Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3232.
Totem Falls
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14211 Snohomish-cascade Drive
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20425 Damson Road
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7604
Gr: K-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Cadet Way
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Canyon Park Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23723 23 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Snohomish County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Snohomish County, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Fernwood Elementary School and Tambark Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Snohomish County?
226 public schools are located in Snohomish County.
What percentage of students in Snohomish County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Snohomish County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Snohomish County are often viewed compared to one another?

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