For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,553 students in Lynden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
3,553 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Lynden School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
# American Indian Students
18 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
150 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,013 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
26%
# Black Students
44 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,190 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
62%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
69
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
311
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
257
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
257
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
300
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,615 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,603
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,615
$19,246
Best Lynden School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
Isom Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Vossbeck Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Lynden Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Line Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynden Student Services
Special Education School
516 Main Street
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynden School District?
Lynden School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,553 students.
What is the rank of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District is ranked #104 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynden School District?
62% of Lynden School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Lynden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,615 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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