Top Rankings
Ferndale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,746 students in Ferndale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ferndale School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
4,746 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ferndale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
25%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
54%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,414 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,213 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,414
$18,891
Spending / Student
$18,213
$19,344
Best Ferndale School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3786 Centerview Road
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 383-9440
Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 383-9440
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7660 Custer School Road
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 383-9500
Custer, WA 98240
(360) 383-9500
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Cascadia Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Eagleridge Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Re-engagement
Alternative School
6041 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9362
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Ferndale Special Services
Special Education School
6041 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9221
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
5275 Northwest Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,746 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District is ranked #165 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale School District?
54% of Ferndale School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale School District?
Ferndale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Ferndale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,213 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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