For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,354 students in Edmonds, WA (there are 7 private schools, serving 564 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Edmonds, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Edmonds, WA are Maplewood Parent Coop, Madrona K-8 School and Edmonds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmonds, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Edmonds have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edmonds, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Parent Coop
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8500 200th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Gr: K-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Edmonds Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Olympic Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Seaview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8426 188th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7383
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7383
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Edmonds Woodway High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7600 212th Street Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7900
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22901 106th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7460
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7460
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Picnic Point Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5819 140th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 366-3400
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 366-3400
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9601 220th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7470
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7470
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Serene Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4709 Picnic Point Rd
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 366-3500
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 366-3500
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Chase Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21603 84th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7495
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7495
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Scriber Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7270
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Edmonds, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Esperance Elementary Building (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7821 224th Ave Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7840
Gr: K-12 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Maplewood Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
20100 84th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7509
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7509
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
9521 240th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-3827
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-3827
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
9521 240th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7990
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 670-7990
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edmonds, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Edmonds, WA include Maplewood Parent Coop, Madrona K-8 School and Edmonds Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Edmonds?
12 public schools are located in Edmonds.
What percentage of students in Edmonds go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Edmonds are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edmonds?
Edmonds public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Edmonds are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Edmonds include: Madrona K-8 School vs. Maplewood Parent Coop, Maplewood Parent Coop vs. Madrona K-8 School, Sherwood Elementary School vs. Westgate Elementary School
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