Best Public Schools in Lake Stevens, WA

Lake Stevens, Washington, has 12 schools serving about 8,368 students from elementary through high school, including seven elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and alternative programs, all within the highly rated Lake Stevens School District. Overall, the district ranks in the top tier statewide, but academic results vary by school and subject. Science is a particular strength in the elementary grades, while math is the most consistent area needing improvement.

Stevens Creek Elementary is the strongest all-around traditional school, ranking 82nd among Washington elementary schools and outperforming the district in ELA, math, and science. Glenwood Elementary has the highest current science proficiency, while Skyline Elementary combines solid results with strong improvement. Highland Elementary is a balanced performer with the lowest student-teacher ratio among traditional schools. Results are more mixed at Sunnycrest Elementary and Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, particularly in ELA and math, although Mt. Pilchuck remains relatively strong in science.

Both middle schools perform above state averages in the reported subjects. Lake Stevens Middle School has made the largest ranking improvement, while North Lake Middle School has a slight advantage in math. At Lake Stevens Senior High School, the 94.9% graduation rate and low dropout rate are major strengths, but math proficiency is much weaker than ELA. Families considering Hillcrest Elementary School, Homelink, or LSSD Open Doors should review program-specific information, since alternative schools have different enrollment models and limited or older assessment data.