For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,813 students in 98274, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 250 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 98274, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98274, WA are Big Lake Elementary School, Conway School District 317 and Aspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98274 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98274, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98274, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16802 Lake View Blvd.
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 855-3525
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 855-3525
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Conway School District 317
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19710 State Route 534
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Mount Baker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
98274, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98274, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98274, WA include Big Lake Elementary School, Conway School District 317 and Aspire Academy.
How many public schools are located in 98274?
5 public schools are located in 98274.
What percentage of students in 98274 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 98274 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98274?
98274 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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