Public schools in Lake Stevens, WA
16 open public schools with an address in Lake Stevens, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,117
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lake Stevens public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Lake Stevens, WA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,117 students, an average of 632 per school. The largest campus is Lake Stevens Sr High School (2,205 students), and the largest elementary school is Hillcrest Elementary School (842).
Every listed school belongs to Lake Stevens School District. 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 17.7:1, higher than 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 33% 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 Lake Stevens
Elementary schools in Lake Stevens
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary Lake Stevens School District | KG–05 | 641 | 16.6:1 | |
| Highland Elementary Lake Stevens School District | PK–05 | 557 | 15.6:1 | |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Stevens School District | PK–05 | 842 | 17.9:1 | |
| Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School Lake Stevens School District | KG–05 | 554 | 16.1:1 | |
| Skyline Elementary Lake Stevens School District | PK–05 | 562 | 16.6:1 | |
| Stevens Creek Elementary Lake Stevens School District | KG–05 | 701 | 17.5:1 | |
| Sunnycrest Elementary School Lake Stevens School District | PK–05 | 695 | 18.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lake Stevens
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Middle School Lake Stevens School District | 06–07 | 709 | 17.7:1 | |
| North Lake Middle School Lake Stevens School District | 06–07 | 856 | 20.7:1 |
High schools in Lake Stevens
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Sr High School Lake Stevens School District | 10–12 | 2,205 | 24:1 | |
| LSSD Open Doors Lake Stevens School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 15 | — | |
| Outcomes for Academic Resilience Lake Stevens School District · Alternative School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Prove High School Lake Stevens School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lake Stevens
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavelero Mid High School Lake Stevens School District | 08–09 | 1,490 | 20.4:1 | |
| Early Learning Center Lake Stevens School District | PK–PK | 259 | 34.1:1 | |
| Homelink Lake Stevens School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 31 | 10:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.6%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black4.5%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Lake Stevens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,117 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lake Stevens
How many public schools are in Lake Stevens, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Lake Stevens: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 10,117 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lake Stevens?
All listed public schools with an address in Lake Stevens belong to Lake Stevens School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens Sr High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lake Stevens, with 2,205 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lake Stevens?
No school with an address in Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lake Stevens public schools is 17.7:1, higher than 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 Lake Stevens 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