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Best-Resourced Schools in Snohomish, WA

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

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

The highest-ranked of Snohomish's 20 public schools is Glacier Peak High School, scoring 39/100, against a city average of 41.4/100. Computed live across every Snohomish campus reporting to NCES.

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

20
Schools
10,246
Students
41.4/100
Avg Quality
20.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Snohomish Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Snohomish, WA enrolls 10,246 students across 20 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 20.7:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 41.4/100. 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 Snohomish on this index is Glacier Peak High School, at 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,642 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Snohomish 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.

Glacier Peak High School accounts for 16.0% of all Snohomish public-school enrollment

That concentration means Snohomish-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

Snohomish school enrollment varies 44× across entities

Snohomish school enrollment ranges from 37 students (lowest) to 1,642 students (highest), a spread of 1,605 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city, small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. 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

Snohomish student-teacher ratio is 20.7:1 — high (typically associated with larger urban scale or staffing constraints that have widened the headcount gap)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Snohomish

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 Little Cedars Elementary School 65.9/100
  2. 2 Chain Lake Elementary School 64.5/100
  3. 3 Central Primary Center 60.6/100
  4. 4 Snohomish Center 59.1/100
  5. 5 Totem Falls 59.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Snohomish, WA?

The highest-ranked school in Snohomish is Glacier Peak High School with a quality score of 39/100. There are 20 public schools in Snohomish with 10,246 total students.

How many schools are in Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish has 20 public schools with a total enrollment of 10,246 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 20.7:1.

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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.