For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,831 students in Arlington, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, WA are Kent Prairie Elementary School, Presidents Elementary School and Haller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Arlington, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8110 207th St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Presidents Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Haller Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1216 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6270
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6270
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Post Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E. 5th St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8213 Eaglefield Dr
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6230
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6230
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Grades: K-11
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Arlington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18722 59th Ave Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-1889
Grades: 9
| 45 students
12616 Jim Creek Rd
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-3250
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-3250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, WA include Kent Prairie Elementary School, Presidents Elementary School and Haller Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arlington?
8 public elementary schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arlington include: Post Middle School vs. Haller Middle School, Haller Middle School vs. Post Middle School, Presidents Elementary School vs. Eagle Creek Elementary School
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