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Best-Resourced Schools in Edmonds, WA

8 public K-12 schools in Edmonds from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

8 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Edmonds's 8 public schools is Edmonds Woodway High School, scoring 26/100, against a city average of 36.9/100. Computed live across every Edmonds campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Edmonds, WA, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

8
Schools
4,611
Students
36.9/100
Avg Quality
17.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Edmonds Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Edmonds, WA enrolls 4,611 students across 8 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.7:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 36.9/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Edmonds on this index is Edmonds Woodway High School, at 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,605 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Edmonds spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Edmonds Woodway High School accounts for 22.3% of all Edmonds public-school enrollment

That concentration means Edmonds-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Edmonds school enrollment varies 8.1× across entities

Edmonds school enrollment ranges from 197 students (lowest) to 1,605 students (highest), a spread of 1,408 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Edmonds student-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Edmonds is typically wider than the Edmonds-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Edmonds

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Chase Lake Elementary 73.2/100
  2. 2 Lynndale Elementary 72.9/100
  3. 3 Picnic Point Elementary 68.9/100
  4. 4 Edmonds Woodway High School 67.7/100
  5. 5 Serene Lake Elementary 65.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Edmonds, WA?

The highest-ranked school in Edmonds is Edmonds Woodway High School with a quality score of 26/100. There are 8 public schools in Edmonds with 4,611 total students.

How many schools are in Edmonds, WA?

Edmonds has 8 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,611 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.7:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.