For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 306 students in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, WA.
The top-ranked public school in Historic Downtown Ferndale is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, WA public school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale, WA include Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale?
the neighborhood of Historic Downtown Ferndale, Ferndale public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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