For the 2025 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, Cathcart Elementary School and Maltby 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 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Totem Falls
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14211 Snohomish-cascade Drive
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4750
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Cathcart Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8201 188th St Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7075
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-7075
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Maltby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9700 212th St. Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-3500
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-3500
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9224 Paradise Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
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, Cathcart Elementary School and Maltby 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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