For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,553 students in Lynden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Lynden School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,565 Schools
# Students
3,553 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lynden School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
29%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
62%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,615 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,603
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,615
$19,246
Best Lynden School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isom Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8461 Benson Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-1992
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Lynden High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Vossbeck Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Bridgeview Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-0488
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Lynden Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8750 Line Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4291
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Reengagement Program
Alternative School
1201 Bradley Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4443
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynden Student Services
Special Education School
516 Main Street
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-2893
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynden School District?
Lynden School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,553 students.
What is the rank of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District is ranked #111 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lynden School District?
62% of Lynden School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynden School District?
Lynden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Lynden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,615 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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