Top Rankings
Snohomish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,732 students in Snohomish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Snohomish School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
9,732 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
491 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Snohomish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.8%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
66%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,979 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$198 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$185 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,323
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,979
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Snohomish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7408 144th Pl Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-2912
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-2912
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Glacier Peak High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7401 144th Pl Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7300
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,642 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Totem Falls
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14211 Snohomish-cascade Drive
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Seattle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12711 51st Avenue Se
Everett, WA 98208
(360) 563-4675
Everett, WA 98208
(360) 563-4675
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14308 Broadway Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4225
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4225
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Cathcart Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8201 188th St Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7075
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7075
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Machias Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 147th Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4825
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4825
Gr: K-6 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Dutch Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8231 131st Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4450
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4450
Gr: K-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Snohomish High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1316 Fifth Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4019
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4019
Gr: 9-12 | 1,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7322 64th Street Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4375
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4375
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 South Machias Road
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4525
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4525
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Snohomish Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Park Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7000
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7000
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Central Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Pine Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7150
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7150
Gr: K-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
High School Re Entry
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 13th St
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
221 Union Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4600
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4600
Gr: PK | 69 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Snohomish School District?
Snohomish School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,732 students.
What is the rank of Snohomish School District?
Snohomish School District is ranked #44 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Snohomish School District?
66% of Snohomish School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Snohomish School District?
Snohomish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Snohomish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,979 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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