Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

New rankings! SchoolDigger recently updated its Washington rankings with newly released test scores for the 2025-26 school year.

Be the first to know when we post new rankings!

Vossbeck Elementary School

Q: Is Vossbeck Elementary School a good school?

Vossbeck Elementary School ranks 270 th of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

270^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Vossbeck Elementary School is a strong and improving K–5 school serving approximately 468 students in Lynden, Washington, about two miles from Isom Elementary School and slightly more than two miles from Fisher Elementary School. The school has a favorable 15.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is part of the 4-star Lynden School District, which ranks 65th of 238 Washington districts. Vossbeck ranks 270th of 1,138 Washington schools, placing it in the 76th percentile—up from the 53rd percentile in 2022–23.

Academically, Vossbeck Elementary School outperforms both district and state averages in all three reported subjects. Proficiency rates are 60.54% in English language arts, 59.19% in math, and 70.27% in science. Math is about 16 percentage points above the state average, while science is nearly 20 points higher. Among nearby traditional elementary schools, Vossbeck has the highest math and science results and the second-highest ELA result, behind Isom Elementary School. It also substantially outperforms Fisher Elementary School, including a 26.43-point advantage in science. Math and science have improved especially sharply since 2022–23.

Fourth grade is a major strength, with 70.27% proficiency in ELA and 64.86% in math; fifth-grade science is also strong at 70.27%. Third-grade results are more mixed and may be an area to monitor. The school’s effectiveness ranking for students from low socioeconomic-status households is an impressive 94th percentile, suggesting strong support for students facing economic challenges. Special education results are less consistent, with the latest ranking at the 38th percentile after fluctuating in recent years. Overall, Vossbeck Elementary School stands out locally for its upward trajectory, strong science and math performance, supportive staffing ratio, and generally strong results across student groups.

468

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,694

Per pupil spending ?

51.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264

(360) 354-0488

District: Lynden School District

Students who attend Vossbeck Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lynden Middle School
High:	Lynden High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

Hispanic:

32.3%

Asian:

11.1%

See top rated Washington elementary schools

Compare Vossbeck Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 53rd percentile in 2023 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (61% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Washington elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 76th (2026) from a 53rd-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg50%

Washington avg48%

270^th of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Washington Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Lynden School District

65^th of 238Lynden School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	270 of 1138	76.3%	★★★★☆
2025	66.1	363 of 1160	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.6	308 of 1168	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	49.9	545 of 1169	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	465 of 1169	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.2	373 of 1107	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.9	369 of 1130	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.9	278 of 1054	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	71.4	293 of 1056	72.3%	★★★★☆
2016	79.7	194 of 1053	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	81.8	165 of 1067	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	78.5	194 of 1106	82.5%	★★★★☆
2012	70.5	294 of 1097	73.2%	★★★★☆
2011	77.3	187 of 1092	82.9%	★★★★☆
2010	74.9	218 of 1088	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	69.0	303 of 1072	71.7%	★★★★☆
2008	72.2	260 of 1067	75.6%	★★★★☆
2007	85.4	96 of 1069	91.0%	★★★★★
2006	90.5	53 of 1051	95.0%	★★★★★
2005	86.7	104 of 1031	89.9%	★★★★★
2004	84.8	109 of 1026	89.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	217 of 1020	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	58.1	437 of 1092	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.7	276 of 1093	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	57.7	430 of 1094	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	382 of 1100	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.3	295 of 1008	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	71.6	294 of 1068	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	179 of 1004	82.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	70 of 649	89.2%	★★★★☆
2025	66.4	185 of 659	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	167 of 651	74.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	233 of 633	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	239 of 694	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.9	124 of 501	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	165 of 697	76.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	85.0	58 of 1008	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	77.1	147 of 1013	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	144 of 1024	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	54.2	434 of 1013	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.8	279 of 1019	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.3	208 of 854	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.2	119 of 979	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	58.1	325 of 835	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	196 of 1059	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	293 of 1098	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	333 of 1099	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.5	666 of 1099	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.7	524 of 1113	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.5	394 of 1025	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.4	406 of 1075	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	465 of 999	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	39.3	266 of 432	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.1	130 of 363	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.9	271 of 339	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.3	225 of 308	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.2	189 of 478	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.5	67 of 158	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.3	190 of 566	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.6	512 of 637	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	85.2	109 of 901	87.9%	★★★★☆
2025	69.9	292 of 1007	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.0	260 of 1009	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	39.1	627 of 1011	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.6	478 of 1031	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.6	328 of 943	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.4	349 of 1027	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.3	259 of 833	68.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile+13 vs school

White (2026)88th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)38th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science70%+19 vs state

English Language Arts61%+8 vs state

Math59%+16 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Vossbeck Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Vossbeck Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Vossbeck Elementary School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)							SBAC Math (2026)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vossbeck Elementary School	Public	K-5	1301 Bridgeview Dr	Lynden	98264	Whatcom County	Lynden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 354-0488	468	30	15.3	51.5%	233 (49.8%)	2 (0.4%)	151 (32.3%)	52 (11.1%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.9%)	74.9	270^th of 1138 public elementary schools	76.3%		66.1	363^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	68.7%	93	70.3		70.3	52.0	70.3	59.5				60.5	53.3	64.9	59.5				59.2	84.9	86.1	87.2	87.2	87.2	86.1	89.5	84.9	86.1	86.1	$18,694	$777	$17,917
Isom Elementary School	Public	K-5	8461 Benson Rd	Lynden	98264	Whatcom County	Lynden School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 354-1992	413	25	16.5	46.5%	250 (60.5%)	3 (0.7%)	122 (29.5%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.3%)	76.2	257^th of 1138 public elementary schools	77.4%		66.8	356^th of 1160 public elementary schools	69.3%	99	68.3		68.3	62.3	60.6	67.2				63.2	56.7	58.3	56.7				57.3	88.1	91.5	91.5	91.5	91.5	89.8	96.6	91.5	89.8	89.8	$18,187	$711	$17,476
Fisher Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 N 14th St	Lynden	98264	Whatcom County	Lynden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 354-4291	546	32	17.2	50.7%	305 (55.9%)	11 (2.0%)	199 (36.4%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	50.5	540^th of 1138 public elementary schools	52.5%		38.2	707^th of 1160 public elementary schools	39.1%	167	43.8		43.8	54.1	53.3	41.1				50.0	47.7	50.0	46.6				48.2	81.5	86.4	84.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	88.9	81.5	84.0	84.0	$17,042	$780	$16,262
Everson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Everson Goshen Rd.	Everson	98247	Whatcom County	Nooksack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 966-2030	288	18	16.1	59.0%	128 (44.4%)	1 (0.3%)	105 (36.5%)	5 (1.7%)	21 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (9.4%)	55.8	482^nd of 1138 public elementary schools	57.6%		44.6	618^th of 1160 public elementary schools	46.7%	136	53.7		53.7	27.9	65.9	56.1				49.6	48.8	53.7	51.2				51.2	79.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	86.0	94.7	80.7	86.0	86.0	$19,942	$1,157	$18,784
Nooksack Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3333 Breckenridge Rd.	Everson	98247	Whatcom County	Nooksack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 966-3321	412	26	15.5	55.1%	253 (61.4%)	1 (0.2%)	145 (35.2%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	67.1	342^nd of 1138 public elementary schools	69.9%		51.9	538^th of 1160 public elementary schools	53.6%	196	62.1		62.1	48.1	67.5	54.6				58.1	50.0	60.0	48.5				53.5	77.1	82.0	82.0	82.0	82.0	83.6	85.3	80.3	83.6	83.6	$17,671	$1,131	$16,540
Irene Reither Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	954 E. Hemmi Road	Everson	98226	Whatcom County	Meridian School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 398-2111	765	47	16.1	49.8%	434 (56.7%)	11 (1.4%)	212 (27.7%)	46 (6.0%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.3%)	43.5	630^th of 1138 public elementary schools	44.6%		32.4	791^st of 1160 public elementary schools	31.8%	161	48.7		48.7	34.8	49.2	44.7				42.7	38.4	60.0	40.7				46.5	86.4	89.0	94.9	94.9	94.9	92.4	91.5	92.4	92.4	92.4	$17,042	$808	$16,234
Meridian Parent Partnership Program	Public	K-8	240 W Laurel Rd	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Meridian School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 398-9324	208	8	26.3	24.5%	178 (85.6%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.3%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.7%)	58.1	449^th of 1138 public elementary schools	60.5%		55.5	491^st of 1160 public elementary schools	57.7%	42				59.1	55.6		57.7			67.4	50.0	48.2	47.4	26.9	40.0	43.8	42.2	68.0	76.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	76.0	80.0	72.0	76.0	76.0	$11,592	$78	$11,515
Sumas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1024 Lawson Street	Sumas	98295	Whatcom County	Nooksack Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 988-9423	295	19	15.2	62.4%	181 (61.4%)	3 (1.0%)	95 (32.2%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	37	719^th of 1138 public elementary schools	36.8%		32.9	783^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	32.5%	64	40.4		40.4	34.2	32.6	44.7				37.4	56.1	53.5	31.9				46.6	77.5	80.0	77.5	77.5	77.5	82.5	90.0	77.5	82.5	82.5	$19,077	$1,114	$17,963
Custer Elementary	Public	K-5	7660 Custer School Road	Custer	98240	Whatcom County	Ferndale School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 383-9500	392	23	17.3	54.3%	273 (69.6%)	1 (0.3%)	102 (26.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	42.4	646^th of 1138 public elementary schools	43.2%		37.4	712^th of 1160 public elementary schools	38.6%	66	64.8		64.8	36.9	32.8	48.2				38.9	36.9	54.1	40.7				43.9	78.0	84.8	84.8	84.8	84.8	84.8	88.1	83.1	83.1	84.8	$20,787	$860	$19,926
Harmony Elementary	Public	K-6	5060 Sand Road	Bellingham	98226	Whatcom County	Mount Baker School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 383-2050	288	19	14.9	46.5%	222 (77.1%)	3 (1.0%)	35 (12.2%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.3%)	48.5	563^rd of 1138 public elementary schools	50.5%		44.5	620^th of 1160 public elementary schools	46.6%	57	52.5		52.5	40.5	44.2	42.5	75.0			49.7	42.9	41.9	32.5	58.3			43.5	91.4	91.4	94.3	94.3	94.3	94.3	94.3	91.4	94.3	94.3	$22,630	$1,081	$21,549

Frequently Asked Questions about Vossbeck Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Vossbeck Elementary School?

Students at Vossbeck Elementary School are 50% White, 32% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Vossbeck Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 468 students attended Vossbeck Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Vossbeck Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Vossbeck Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lynden Middle School
High : Lynden High School

Is Vossbeck Elementary School a good school?

Vossbeck Elementary School ranks 270^th of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Vossbeck Elementary School in?

Lynden School District

Rate Vossbeck Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington Elementary School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Lynden, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Vossbeck Elementary School!

Latest Washington data All new data »

2025–26 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJan 8, 2026

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2024–25 SBAC & WCAS test scoresSep 10, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.