For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,814 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98274, WA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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