Public schools in Arlington, WA
13 open public schools with an address in Arlington, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,844
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Arlington public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Arlington, WA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,844 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is Arlington High School (1,650 students), and the largest elementary school is Eagle Creek Elementary (665).
Arlington School District operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Arlington campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Arlington
Elementary schools in Arlington
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Creek Elementary School Lakewood School District | KG–05 | 422 | 15.3:1 | |
| Eagle Creek Elementary Arlington School District | KG–05 | 665 | 16.3:1 | |
| Kent Prairie Elementary Arlington School District | KG–05 | 621 | 16.5:1 | |
| Pioneer Elementary Arlington School District | KG–05 | 501 | 15.5:1 | |
| Presidents Elementary Arlington School District | PK–05 | 578 | 15.1:1 | |
| Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center Arlington School District · Alternative School | KG–08 | 181 | 20.2:1 |
Middle schools in Arlington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haller Middle School Arlington School District | 06–08 | 576 | 23.3:1 | |
| Post Middle School Arlington School District | 06–08 | 645 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in Arlington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High School Arlington School District | 09–12 | 1,650 | 23.2:1 | |
| Arlington Open Doors Arlington School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 64 | — | |
| Lakewood High School Lakewood School District | 09–12 | 834 | 24:1 | |
| Weston High School Arlington School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 107 | 9.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Arlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Special Educ School Arlington School District | PK–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Arlington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,844 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Arlington
How many public schools are in Arlington, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Arlington: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,844 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Arlington?
Schools with an address in Arlington belong to 2 education agencies, led by Arlington School District (11 schools), Lakewood School District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Arlington?
Arlington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Arlington, with 1,650 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Arlington?
No school with an address in Arlington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Arlington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Arlington public schools is 16.5:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Arlington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities