For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,514 students in Snohomish, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Snohomish, WA are Little Cedars Elementary School, Totem Falls and Cathcart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Snohomish, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Snohomish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Snohomish, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7408 144th Pl Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-2912
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-2912
Grades: K-6
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Chain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12125 Chain Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 804-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Machias Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 147th Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4825
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4825
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Dutch Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8231 131st Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4450
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4450
Grades: K-6
| 685 students
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7322 64th Street Se
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4375
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4375
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #99.
Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1010.
Snohomish Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Rank: #1212.
Cascade View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Park Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7000
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7000
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1103 Pine Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7150
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7150
Grades: K-6
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 Union Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4600
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4600
Grades: K-3
| 201 students
Snohomish, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Freshman Campus Re Entry Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
601 Glen Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7289
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7289
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Home School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1601 Ave D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7300
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7300
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
601 Glen Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4300
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4300
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Snohomish Online Learning (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7324
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7324
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Snohomish, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Snohomish, WA include Little Cedars Elementary School, Totem Falls and Cathcart Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Snohomish?
14 public elementary schools are located in Snohomish.
What is the racial composition of students in Snohomish?
Snohomish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Snohomish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Snohomish include: Little Cedars Elementary School vs. Totem Falls, Maltby Elementary School vs. Cathcart Elementary School, Cathcart Elementary School vs. Maltby Elementary School
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