Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98273

This analysis covers 12 public schools in the 98273 zip code serving Mount Vernon, Washington, ranging from elementary to high school and including several alternative programs, all within the Mount Vernon School District except for one program from the Burlington-Edison School District.

Overall, the traditional schools in this area face significant academic challenges, with most performing below state averages in English, math, and science. Washington Elementary School ranks in the lowest 7% of elementary schools statewide, while Mount Vernon High School is a relative bright spot with the strongest graduation rate at 87.7%. The standout academic performer is Skagit Academy, an alternative K-12 school whose students meet or exceed state proficiency averages, particularly in science where they score 66% proficient.

There is wide variation in resources, with per-student spending ranging from about $4,500 at Skagit Academy to over $66,000 at Mount Vernon Special Educational, which serves a specialized population. Math proficiency is notably low across the traditional schools, indicating a district-wide challenge. For parents, this area offers diverse educational models, from the high-performing alternative Skagit Academy to comprehensive traditional schools like Mount Vernon High School, which successfully graduates most of its students despite academic performance gaps.