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Best Schools in Skagit County, WA

Schools

Students

26,479

Avg actual scores

N/A%

Avg projected

34%

Skagit County, WA has 72 public schools (22 high, 15 middle, 31 elementary) serving 26,479 students. On average they score N/A% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Skagit County N/A. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

Best High Schools in Skagit County, WA

High schools

Students

9,398

Avg actual

N/A%

Avg projected

41%

Impact

N/A

The top high schools in Skagit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Sedro Woolley Senior High School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1276 Students

2. Mount Vernon High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1977 Students

3. Anacortes High School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 794 Students

4. Stanwood High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1332 Students

5. La Conner High School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

La Conner School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students

6. Open Doors - Youth Reengagement Program

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northwest Educational Service District 189 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students

7. Open Doors

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 9 Students

8. Burlington Edison High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1139 Students

9. Darrington High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Darrington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students

10. Burlington-edison Alternative School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students

Best Middle Schools in Skagit County, WA

Middle schools

Students

7,643

Avg actual

N/A%

Avg projected

33%

Impact

N/A

The top middle schools in Skagit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Anacortes Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

2. Stanwood Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Stanwood-camano School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

3. Fairhaven Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students

4. La Conner Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

La Conner School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students

5. Cascade Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 697 Students

6. Mount Baker Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students

7. La Venture Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mount Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students

8. Lakota Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Federal Way School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students

9. Cascade Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Highline School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Skagit County, WA

Elementary schools

Students

8,919

Avg actual

N/A%

Avg projected

30%

Impact

N/A

The top elementary schools in Skagit County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Conway School District 317

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Conway School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 444 Students

2. Island View Elementary

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Anacortes School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students

3. Edison Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Burlington-edison School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students

4. Fidalgo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Anacortes School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

5. Big Lake Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 271 Students

6. Fiddlehead Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Fiddlehead Montessori School • Private • Grades 1 - 6 • 29 Students

7. Samish Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 176 Students

8. Clear Lake Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Sedro-woolley School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 298 Students

9. Eagle Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Arlington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 660 Students

10. Mount Erie Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Anacortes School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Skagit County, WA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Skagit County, WA has a total population of 129,523 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Skagit County, WA

26,479

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Skagit County, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

37.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

33.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Skagit County, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Skagit County, WA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,327 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Skagit County, WA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Skagit County, WA

How many schools are in Skagit County, WA?

Skagit County, WA has 72 public schools: 22 high schools, 15 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 26,479 students in total.

How do schools in Skagit County perform on state tests?

On average, 72 schools in Skagit County score N/A% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Skagit County N/A.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Skagit County?

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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Okanogan County, WA

Actual: 5%
Projected: 27%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Pend Oreille County, WA

Actual: 55%
Projected: 35%
Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Skagit County

10 places in Skagit County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (10)

School districts (5)

Mount Vernon School District (12 schools)
Sedro-Woolley School District (11 schools)
Burlington-Edison School District (9 schools)
Anacortes School District (7 schools)
La Conner School District (3 schools)