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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 98244 Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 807 students in 98244, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in 98244, WA are Mount Baker Senior High School, Mount Baker Academy and Mount Baker Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98244 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98244, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98244, WA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Baker Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mount Baker Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Mitchell Road
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2078
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Mount Baker Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4936 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2015
Gr: 7-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
4888 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 98244, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98244, WA include Mount Baker Senior High School, Mount Baker Academy and Mount Baker Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 98244?
4 public schools are located in 98244.
What is the racial composition of students in 98244?
98244 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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