For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,764 students in Ferndale, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, WA are Ferndale Virtual Academy, Vista Middle School and Skyline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferndale, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Cascadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Eagleridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Ferndale, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9650
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9650
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, WA include Ferndale Virtual Academy, Vista Middle School and Skyline Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferndale?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ferndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ferndale include: Skyline Elementary School vs. Cascadia Elementary School, Vista Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Cascadia Elementary School vs. Skyline Elementary School
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