Best Schools in Snohomish County, WA
Snohomish County, WA has 272 public schools (55 high, 37 middle, 149 elementary) serving 136,006 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Snohomish County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Snohomish County, WA
The top high schools in Snohomish County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Creek High School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1781 Students
2. Inglemoor Hs
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1542 Students
3. Innovation Lab High School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Henry M. Jackson High School
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Everett School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2155 Students
5. Woodinville Hs
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1621 Students
6. Kamiak High School
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Mukilteo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2250 Students
7. Glacier Peak High School
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Snohomish School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
8. Bothell High School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
9. Snohomish High School
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Snohomish School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1565 Students
10. Edmonds Woodway High School
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Edmonds School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1547 Students
Best Middle Schools in Snohomish County, WA
The top middle schools in Snohomish County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gateway Middle School
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Everett School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
2. Skyview Middle School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1157 Students
3. Leota Middle School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
4. Heatherwood Middle School
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Everett School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 983 Students
5. Brier Terrace Middle School
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Edmonds School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
6. Canyon Park Middle School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
7. Valley View Middle School
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Snohomish School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 637 Students
8. Kenmore Middle School
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
9. Harbour Pointe Middle School
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Mukilteo School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
10. Lake Stevens Middle School
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Lake Stevens School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Snohomish County, WA
The top elementary schools in Snohomish County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Challenge Elementary
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Edmonds School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 402 Students
2. Tambark Creek Elementary School
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Everett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 728 Students
3. Cedar Wood Elementary
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Everett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
4. Fernwood Elementary
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 757 Students
5. Forest View Elementary School
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Everett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students
6. Kokanee Elementary
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
7. Canyon Creek Elementary
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 986 Students
8. Lockwood Elementary
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Northshore School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
9. Silver Firs Elementary
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Everett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
10. Salem Woods Elementary School
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Monroe School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Snohomish County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Snohomish County, WA has a total population of 827,957 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Snohomish County, 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 Snohomish County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Snohomish County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Snohomish County, 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 Snohomish County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Snohomish County, WA
How many schools are in Snohomish County, WA?
Snohomish County, WA has 272 public schools: 55 high schools, 37 middle schools and 149 elementary schools, serving 136,006 students in total.
How do schools in Snohomish County perform on state tests?
On average, 272 schools in Snohomish County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Snohomish County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Snohomish 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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Snohomish County
19 places in Snohomish County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (19)
- Everett (40)
- Marysville (25)
- Lynnwood (19)
- Snohomish (18)
- Bothell (16)
- Edmonds (14)
- Lake Stevens (13)
- Arlington (12)
- Monroe (9)
- Stanwood (9)
- Mukilteo (7)
- Sultan (7)
- Granite Falls (6)
- Mill Creek (3)
- Brier (2)
- Darrington (2)
- Gold Bar (1)
- Mountlake Terrace (1)
- Tulalip (1)
School districts (13)
- Edmonds School District (38 schools)
- Northshore School District (37 schools)
- Everett School District (31 schools)
- Mukilteo School District (25 schools)
- Marysville School District (23 schools)
- Snohomish School District (16 schools)
- Lake Stevens School District (13 schools)
- Monroe School District (12 schools)
- Stanwood-Camano School District (11 schools)
- Arlington School District (10 schools)
- Sultan School District (8 schools)
- Granite Falls School District (6 schools)
- Lakewood School District (5 schools)