For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,115 students in 98037, WA (there are , serving 395 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 98037, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98037, WA are Meadowdale High School, Meadowdale Elementary School and Martha Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98037 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98037, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98037, WA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowdale High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6002 168th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7650
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowdale Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6505 168th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7754
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7754
Grades: K-6
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Martha Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Larch Way
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7766
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7766
Grades: K-6
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowdale Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 168th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7707
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7707
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #55.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 168th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7732
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7732
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Heights Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15500 18th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7744
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7744
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #77.
Alderwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1132 172nd St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7579
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7579
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Rank: #88.
Lynnwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18638 44th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7615
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7615
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Spruce Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17405 Spruce Way
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7720
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7720
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98037, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98037, WA include Meadowdale High School, Meadowdale Elementary School and Martha Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98037?
9 public schools are located in 98037.
What percentage of students in 98037 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 98037 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98037?
98037 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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