Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98264

Schools in ZIP code 98264 include seven schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in the Lynden area, with six schools in Lynden School District and one in Meridian School District. The group includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one alternative K–12 school, serving about 3,900 students overall. Both districts rank above the state midpoint, at approximately the 71st–73rd percentiles statewide.

The strongest overall academic results are at Vossbeck Elementary School and Isom Elementary School. Vossbeck leads the area in math proficiency, at 59.19%, and science, at 70.27%, while Isom has the highest elementary ELA result, at 63.21%. Both schools rank around the 76th–77th percentile statewide and exceed state averages in all three tested subjects. Fisher Elementary School ranks lower but improved notably, especially in math. Among the middle schools, Meridian Middle School has a slightly higher current ranking, while Lynden Middle School shows the more encouraging year-over-year trend, improving in ELA, math, and science.

Lynden High School is the area’s strongest school for ELA, with 71.49% proficiency and an improved statewide ranking in the 80th percentile. Its math result improved substantially but remains a key area for attention, as does math at both middle schools. Lynden High’s graduation rate is below the state average, despite its strong testing profile. Lynden Academy reports the highest graduation rate, at 90%, but its alternative K–12 structure makes direct comparisons difficult; its all-grades math and ELA results are lower than those of most conventional schools. Overall, elementary science and math are notable strengths, while secondary-level math is the clearest shared challenge.