For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 18,580 students in Skagit County, WA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,166 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Skagit County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Skagit County, WA are Fidalgo Elementary School, Anacortes High School and Clear Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skagit County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Skagit County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Skagit County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fidalgo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13590 Gibralter Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1600
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1600
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Anacortes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clear Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23631 Lake Street
Clearlake, WA 98235
(360) 855-3530
Clearlake, WA 98235
(360) 855-3530
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mount Erie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 41st Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1500
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1500
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Island View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1400
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1400
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Main St
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Lyman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8183 Lyman Avenue
Lyman, WA 98263
(360) 855-3535
Lyman, WA 98263
(360) 855-3535
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #88.
Anacortes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #99.
Conway School District 317
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19710 State Route 534
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1010.
Big Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16802 Lake View Blvd.
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 855-3525
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 855-3525
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Rank: #1111.
Burlington Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-4074
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #1212.
La Conner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 N. 6th. St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1313.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1414.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Talcott Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3560
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3560
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1616.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6128
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1717.
Concrete High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7830 S. Superior Avenue
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1818.
Sedro Woolley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Third Street
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,276 students
Rank: #1919.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Burlington Blvd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2020.
Little Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1514 S Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6125
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2121.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Mcgargile Road
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 856-6386
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 856-6386
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #2323.
Bay View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #2424.
Harriet Rowley
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6199
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6199
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #2525.
La Conner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3172
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3172
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #2626.
Samish Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23953 Prairie Road
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 856-4330
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 856-4330
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cap Sante High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sedro-woolley Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Township
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Cascade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Mcgarigle Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3520
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3520
Grades: 7-8
| 697 students
Rank: #3030.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Martin Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6138
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #3131.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6131
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6131
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Rank: #3232.
West View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Victoria Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3391
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #3333.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E. Fulton St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 1,977 students
Rank: #3434.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Mclean Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6122
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #3535.
La Venture Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
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Skagit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
Sedro Woolley Special Programs (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
780 Cook Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Skagit River School House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Skagit County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Skagit County, WA include Fidalgo Elementary School, Anacortes High School and Clear Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Skagit County?
55 public schools are located in Skagit County.
What percentage of students in Skagit County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Skagit County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County?
Skagit County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Skagit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Skagit County include: Mount Baker Middle School vs. La Venture Middle School, La Venture Middle School vs. Mount Baker Middle School, Lucille Umbarger Elementary School vs. West View Elementary School
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