Schools in Zip Code 98263

ZIP code 98263 has one listed public school, Lyman Elementary School, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade in the Sedro-Woolley School District. With 185 students, it is a relatively small elementary school, so families will not find multiple local public schools to compare within the ZIP code. The school serves an economically diverse area, with about 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Lyman’s academic results are generally stronger than those of its district. In 2025–2026, 50% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, 36% in math, and 60% in science. The school exceeded district results in all three subjects and performed above the state average in science. Science is the clearest strength, while English Language Arts is close to the statewide level. Math is the main area needing improvement, especially in third and sixth grades. Fifth grade is the strongest overall grade: 64% of students were proficient in ELA, 40% in math, and 60% in science.

Parents should also note that performance varies significantly by grade. Fourth-grade math was slightly above the state average, while third- and sixth-grade math were about 20 percentage points below it. Sixth-grade ELA was also somewhat below state results. Even though proficiency rates declined slightly in all three subjects most recently, Lyman’s statewide ranking improved over three years, rising from the 45th to the 52nd percentile. Overall, Lyman offers a small-school setting with stronger-than-district performance and a notable science program, but families should ask how the school is addressing math achievement and the uneven results among grade levels.