For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,559 students in 98233, WA (there are , serving 186 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98233, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98233, WA are Burlington Edison High School, Burlington-edison Alternative School and Bay View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98233 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98233, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98233, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Edison High 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
| 1,091 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington-edison Alternative School
Alternative 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
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Bay View Elementary 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
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Grades: 1-8
| 600 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becc
Special Education School
927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Grades: PK
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Doors
Alternative School
2405 E. College Way
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3311
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98233, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98233, WA include Burlington Edison High School, Burlington-edison Alternative School and Bay View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98233?
7 public schools are located in 98233.
What percentage of students in 98233 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98233 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98233?
98233 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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