Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98274

The 98274 zip code area is home to 5 schools across 3 different school districts, serving students from elementary to middle school grades. While the schools vary in their academic performance, demographics, and resource allocation, a few standouts emerge from the data.

At the top is Conway School District 317, an elementary/middle school that boasts the highest overall academic proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the other schools in the area. It ranks in the top 50% of Washington elementary schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Another high-performer is Big Lake Elementary School in the Sedro-Woolley School District, which also ranks in the top 40% of Washington elementary schools with a 3-star rating and strong proficiency in English Language Arts and Science.

In contrast, Mount Baker Middle School and Little Mountain Elementary, both in the Mount Vernon School District, have the lowest academic proficiency rates in the area. The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools, which may contribute to the performance gaps. Meanwhile, the alternative Aspire Academy stands out for its relatively high graduation rate despite a high dropout rate, highlighting the unique challenges faced by non-traditional school models.