For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,884 students in 98020, WA (there are 4 private schools, serving 381 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 98020, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98020, WA are Edmonds Elementary School, Edmonds Heights K-12 and Seaview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98020 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98020, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98020, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edmonds Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Olympic Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Seaview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8426 188th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7383
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7383
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22901 106th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7460
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7460
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 220th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7470
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7470
Gr: K-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Chase Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21603 84th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7495
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7495
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Scriber Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7270
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98020, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98020, WA include Edmonds Elementary School, Edmonds Heights K-12 and Seaview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98020?
7 public schools are located in 98020.
What percentage of students in 98020 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 98020 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98020?
98020 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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