Stanwood-Camano School District

26920 Pioneer Highway
Stanwood, WA 98292-9548
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Stanwood-Camano School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,880 students in Stanwood-Camano School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Stanwood-Camano School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
11 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
4,880 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stanwood-Camano School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#83 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

53%
49%
85%
83.8%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
36.4%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.69

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
13%
27%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
75%
47%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,866 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 $19,500 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$23,221 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$95 MM
$23,150 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,866
$21,173

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,500
$21,108

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Stanwood-Camano School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedarhome Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27911 68th Ave Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1280
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Port Susan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7506 267th St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10227 273rd Pl Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Twin City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26211 72nd Ave Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1270
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Stanwood High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7400 272nd St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Utsalady Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
608 Arrowhead Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1260
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Saratoga School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7600 272nd St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1372
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 272nd St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1340
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Stanwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9405 271st St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1350
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Hill High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 272nd St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1340
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Elger Bay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Elger Bay Rd
Camano Island, WA 98282
(360) 629-1290
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stanwood-Camano School District?
Stanwood-Camano School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,880 students.
What is the rank of Stanwood-Camano School District?
Stanwood-Camano School District is ranked #82 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stanwood-Camano School District?
75% of Stanwood-Camano School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stanwood-Camano School District?
Stanwood-Camano School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Stanwood-Camano School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,500 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,880 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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