For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,646 students in Lynden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
8 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
3,646 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lynden School District, which is ranked within the top 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 decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
28%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
61%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,205 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 $15,217 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,205
$18,891
Spending / Student
$15,217
$19,344
Best Lynden School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isom Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lynden High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Vossbeck Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Lynden Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8750 Line Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Gr: K-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lynden Student Services
Special Education School
516 Main Street
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynden School District?
Lynden School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,646 students.
What is the rank of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District is ranked #111 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynden School District?
61% of Lynden School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Lynden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,217 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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