Schools in Zip Code 98296

ZIP code 98296 includes seven schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students, plus a small reengagement program, across the Snohomish School District, Monroe School District, and Sultan School District. The area offers several well-ranked traditional schools, with the strongest overall results concentrated in Snohomish schools.

Totem Falls is the standout, ranking in the 94th state percentile and reporting proficiency of about 78% or higher in English, math, and science. Valley View Middle School is the strongest middle school, ranking in the 87th percentile and outperforming state averages in all three subjects. Among high schools, Glacier Peak High School leads the area, with an 89th-percentile ranking, a 95.5% graduation rate, and a very low 1.4% dropout rate. Its English results are excellent, although math is a notable area for improvement.

Cathcart Elementary has especially strong science results, while Hidden River Middle School has improved its ranking but reports lower proficiency, particularly in math. Maltby Elementary remains above state averages in all three subjects but experienced a substantial recent decline in ranking and scores. Math is the most common improvement need across the area, except at Totem Falls. Open Doors Youth Reengagement is a very small, specialized program and should be evaluated separately from conventional schools because of its mission, enrollment, and older outcome data.