Excellent
#72 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 3% in state
Canyon Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Northshore School District · Bothell, WA
A Northshore School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21400 35 AV SE, Bothell, WA 98021
- Math 81% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Creek Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 80% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Canyon Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bothell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$172,559
Median home value
$902,800
Median rent
$2,537/mo
College educated
59.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Fernwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Crystal Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Hollywood Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northshore School District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #4 of 34
- District spending per student
- $18,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Creek Elementary is listed in Northshore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Creek Elementary
Canyon Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Bothell, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 920 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Canyon Creek Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Creek Elementary
What grades does Canyon Creek Elementary serve?
Canyon Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary?
Canyon Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Creek Elementary rank in WA?
Canyon Creek Elementary ranks #72 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Canyon Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Canyon Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Creek Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Canyon Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Canyon Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Canyon Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canyon Creek Elementary?
15.1% of students at Canyon Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 920
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (425) 408-5700
- Area population (ZIP 98021)
- 35,445
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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