For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,492 students in 98296, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98296, WA are Totem Falls, Maltby Elementary School and Cathcart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 98296 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98296, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98296, WA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Totem Falls
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14211 Snohomish-cascade Drive
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Maltby Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 212th St. Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-3500
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-3500
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cathcart Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8201 188th St Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7075
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7075
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9224 Paradise Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98296, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98296, WA include Totem Falls, Maltby Elementary School and Cathcart Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98296?
4 public elementary schools are located in 98296.
What is the racial composition of students in 98296?
98296 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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