For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,847 students in 98248, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98248, WA are Ferndale Virtual Academy, Vista Middle School and Skyline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98248 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98248, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98248, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Cascadia Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Eagleridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
98248, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 98248, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 98248, WA include Ferndale Virtual Academy, Vista Middle School and Skyline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98248?
8 public elementary schools are located in 98248.
What is the racial composition of students in 98248?
98248 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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