Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98296

The 98296 zip code area is home to a diverse mix of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Snohomish School District or the Monroe School District. The standout schools in this area are Glacier Peak High School, which ranks in the top 15% of Washington high schools, and Little Cedars Elementary, which ranks in the top 10% of Washington elementary schools.

Glacier Peak High School boasts strong academic performance, with 83.73% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 52.37% proficient or better in Math. The school also has an impressive 95.8% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Open Doors Youth Reengagement, an alternative high school, has a lower graduation rate and higher dropout rate compared to the other high schools in the area.

The schools in the 98296 zip code area also vary significantly in their student demographics and socioeconomic status. Glacier Peak High School has a more diverse student body, while Maltby Elementary has a student body that is predominantly White. Free and reduced lunch rates range from 11.45% at Totem Falls to 38.84% at Hidden River Middle School, reflecting differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations.