Public schools in Lynnwood, WA
18 open public schools with an address in Lynnwood, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,036
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Lynnwood public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Lynnwood, WA: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,036 students, an average of 558 per school. The largest campus is Meadowdale High School (1,491 students), and the largest elementary school is Spruce Elementary (632).
Edmonds School District operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lynnwood 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 15.9:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% 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 Lynnwood
Elementary schools in Lynnwood
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 413 | 15:1 | |
| Cedar Valley Elementary Edmonds School District · Magnet | KG–06 | 427 | 13.1:1 | |
| College Place Elementary Edmonds School District · Magnet | KG–06 | 473 | 14.2:1 | |
| Early Childhood Center Edmonds School District · Special Education School | PK–KG | 397 | 42.1:1 | |
| Hazelwood Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 419 | 14.3:1 | |
| Hilltop Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 562 | 16.6:1 | |
| Lake Stickney Elementary School Mukilteo School District | KG–05 | 628 | 15.9:1 | |
| Lynnwood Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 578 | 16.4:1 | |
| Martha Lake Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 545 | 14.6:1 | |
| Meadowdale Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 430 | 14.1:1 | |
| Oak Heights Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 526 | 14.9:1 | |
| Spruce Elementary Edmonds School District | KG–06 | 632 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lynnwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Middle School Edmonds School District | 07–08 | 679 | 20.3:1 | |
| College Place Middle School Edmonds School District | 07–08 | 479 | 20:1 | |
| Meadowdale Middle School Edmonds School District | 07–08 | 740 | 22:1 |
High schools in Lynnwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds Career Access Program Edmonds School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 383 | — | |
| Edmonds eLearning Academy Edmonds School District · Virtual · Alternative School | 07–12 | 234 | 18.9:1 | |
| Meadowdale High School Edmonds School District | 09–12 | 1,491 | 22.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.5%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black11.7%
- Asian14.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Lynnwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,036 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lynnwood
How many public schools are in Lynnwood, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Lynnwood: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,036 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lynnwood?
Schools with an address in Lynnwood belong to 2 education agencies, led by Edmonds School District (17 schools), Mukilteo 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 Lynnwood?
Meadowdale High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lynnwood, with 1,491 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lynnwood?
No school with an address in Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lynnwood public schools is 15.9:1, 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 Lynnwood 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