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Best Schools in Ferndale, WA
Ferndale, WA has 28 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,864 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Ferndale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ferndale, WA
The top high schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ferndale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
2. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
3. Squalicum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
4. Blaine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
5. Lynden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
6. Lummi High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lummi High School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
7. Ferndale Re-engagement
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ferndale, WA
The top middle schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Lynden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
3. Vista Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
4. Blaine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
5. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
6. Shuksan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ferndale, WA
The top elementary schools in Ferndale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 43 Students
2. Fisher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynden School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
3. Custer Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
5. Skyline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
6. Irene Reither Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
7. Eagleridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
8. Blaine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blaine School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 463 Students
9. Cascadia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ferndale School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
10. Alderwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ferndale, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ferndale, WA has a total population of 26,277 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ferndale, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ferndale, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ferndale, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ferndale, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ferndale, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ferndale, WA
How many schools are in Ferndale, WA?
Ferndale, WA has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,864 students in total.
How do schools in Ferndale perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Ferndale score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Ferndale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ferndale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Ferndale
8 of 10 schools in Ferndale carry a SchoolGrade (2 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 5D: 2
All 10 public schools we grade in Ferndale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.