Best Schools in Snohomish, Washington
22 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $151,062
- Median home value
- $792,650
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
47% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Snohomish compares
Washington rank
#101 of 192
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Washington avg (6.3)
Median household income
$151k
169% of Washington median
Schools in this city
19
About Schools in Snohomish, Washington
Snohomish, Washington has 17 ranked public schools with a city average of 6.5 out of 10 — a solid midfield that masks meaningful variation within the city. Ten of those 17 schools, or 59%, score 7 or above, placing the majority of Snohomish's options above the midpoint of the rating scale. That above-average clustering signals a school system where most families will find at least one competitive option, though the spread still rewards careful comparison.
The elementary tier leads the city. Cathcart Elementary tops the local rankings at 8.1 out of 10 — the highest score in Snohomish. Three more elementary schools, Maltby, Chain Lake, and Cascade View, each score 8.0, and Little Cedars Elementary follows at 7.8. Five of the city's strongest performers are all at the elementary level, which gives families with young children a genuinely strong selection to evaluate. Parents planning ahead for middle and high school should pull individual school scores rather than leaning on the city average, since the data shows more variation at the upper grade levels.
The 59% above-7 rate carries weight. Clearing that threshold with more than half the school stock is not a given in cities of comparable size, and Snohomish achieves it consistently at the elementary level. That said, the gap between the top school (8.1) and the city average (6.5) is wide enough that school selection still matters. A family zoned for a 7.2 school is in a meaningfully different situation than one zoned for a 5.8.
Practically speaking, parents entering the Snohomish market should anchor their home search to elementary attendance zones first. The Cathcart, Maltby, Chain Lake, and Cascade View zones represent the city's performance ceiling and are worth cross-referencing against neighborhood home values and commute patterns before committing to a specific address. The concentration of high-performing elementary schools gives younger families real leverage — but only if they map zone boundaries early in the search process.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 437 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 652 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.9 | ||
| 4 | 472 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 | ||
| 5 | 375 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 | ||
| 6 | 428 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 7 | 441 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.5 | ||
| 8 | 468 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 9 | 685 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.5 | ||
| 10 | 622 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
128 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | KARDIA CLASSICAL SCHOOL
Private
30 students · Kindergarten–7th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 625 students · 7th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 298 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 3 | 735 students · 7th–8th | 3.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,630 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 161 students · 9th–12th | 4.1 |
| 3 | 1,525 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
| 4 | 24 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 16 students · Pre-K–12th | — |
| 3 | 91 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Snohomish
Snohomish, Washington · 22 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$151,062
Median Home Value
$792,650
Median Rent
$1,958/mo
Population
66,933
College Educated
43%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Community Profile
Snohomish has a median household income of $151,062. It is a well-educated community where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $792,650, with a median rent of $1,958/month. The local poverty rate of 5.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Washington
- Total Schools
- 22
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
- Districts
- 2
- Avg Rating
- 6.1/10
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Snohomish, Washington
How many schools are in Snohomish, Washington?
Snohomish has 22 schools, including 20 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Snohomish, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Snohomish is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Snohomish, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Snohomish on MySchoolScout is Maltby Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Snohomish, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Snohomish on MySchoolScout is Maltby Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Snohomish, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Snohomish on MySchoolScout is Valley View Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in Snohomish, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Snohomish on MySchoolScout is Glacier Peak High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Snohomish, Washington?
Snohomish is served by 2 school districts: Monroe School District, Snohomish School District.
What is the education level in Snohomish, Washington?
According to Census data, 43% of adults in Snohomish have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Snohomish, Washington?
The median household income in Snohomish is approximately $151,062 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Snohomish, Washington?
Yes, Snohomish has 2 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Michael Catholic School with a score of 6.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Snohomish, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Snohomish is 21.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Snohomish, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.