Public schools in Bothell, WA
24 open public schools with an address in Bothell, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,073
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bothell public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Bothell, WA: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,073 students, an average of 670 per school. The largest campus is North Creek High School (1,910 students), and the largest elementary school is Canyon Creek Elementary (866).
Northshore School District operates the most schools here (20), and 3 regular districts have at least one Bothell 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 17.3:1, 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 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% 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 Bothell
Elementary schools in Bothell
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C O Sorenson Northshore School District | PK–KG | 257 | 23.4:1 | |
| Canyon Creek Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 866 | 17:1 | |
| Cedar Wood Elementary Everett School District | PK–05 | 682 | 17.9:1 | |
| Crystal Springs Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 500 | 17.4:1 | |
| Fernwood Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 714 | 18.7:1 | |
| Frank Love Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 492 | 14.5:1 | |
| Lockwood Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 525 | 16.1:1 | |
| Maywood Hills Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 467 | 16:1 | |
| Shelton View Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 513 | 17.2:1 | |
| Tambark Creek Elementary School Everett School District | PK–05 | 740 | 18.7:1 | |
| Westhill Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 419 | 15.2:1 | |
| Woodin Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 469 | 15.5:1 | |
| Woodmoor Elementary Northshore School District | PK–05 | 643 | 16.4:1 | |
| Woodside Elementary Everett School District | PK–05 | 581 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Bothell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Park Middle School Northshore School District | 06–08 | 907 | 22.1:1 | |
| Northshore Middle School Northshore School District | 06–08 | 753 | 21.2:1 | |
| Skyview Middle School Northshore School District | 06–08 | 1,215 | 22.7:1 |
High schools in Bothell
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell High School Northshore School District | 09–12 | 1,740 | 20.1:1 | |
| Innovation Lab High School Northshore School District | 09–12 | 252 | 14.2:1 | |
| Lynnwood High School Edmonds School District | 09–12 | 1,335 | 22.1:1 | |
| North Creek High School Northshore School District | 09–12 | 1,910 | 22:1 | |
| Northshore Online Reengagement Program Northshore School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 12 | — | |
| Secondary Academy for Success Northshore School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 76 | 7.5:1 | |
| Woodinville Community Center Northshore School District | 10–12 | 5 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.6%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black3.9%
- Asian33.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Bothell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,073 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bothell
How many public schools are in Bothell, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Bothell: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 16,073 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bothell?
Schools with an address in Bothell belong to 3 education agencies, led by Northshore School District (20 schools), Everett School District (3 schools), Edmonds School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bothell?
North Creek High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bothell, with 1,910 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bothell?
No school with an address in Bothell 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 Bothell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bothell public schools is 17.3:1, 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 Bothell 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