For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,854 students in North Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Lakewood, WA are English Crossing Elementary School, Cougar Creek Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Lakewood, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Lakewood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Lakewood, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
English Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16728 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16216 11th Ave N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17000 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
North Lakewood, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Bernard St
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(509) 354-7364
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(509) 354-7364
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Lakewood, WA include English Crossing Elementary School, Cougar Creek Elementary School and Lakewood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Lakewood?
4 public elementary schools are located in North Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in North Lakewood?
North Lakewood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Lakewood include: English Crossing Elementary School vs. Cougar Creek Elementary School, Cougar Creek Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School, English Crossing Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School
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