Public schools in Snohomish, WA
20 open public schools with an address in Snohomish, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,246
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Snohomish public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Snohomish, WA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,246 students, an average of 512 per school. The largest campus is Glacier Peak High School (1,642 students), and the largest elementary school is Dutch Hill Elementary (694).
Snohomish School District operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one Snohomish 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 17.8:1, 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 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 25% 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 Snohomish
Elementary schools in Snohomish
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade View Elementary Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 412 | 14.5:1 | |
| Cathcart Elementary Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 497 | 16.9:1 | |
| Central Emerson Elementary Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 477 | 16.9:1 | |
| Chain Lake Elementary School Monroe School District | PK–05 | 434 | 17.1:1 | |
| Dutch Hill Elementary Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 694 | 17.8:1 | |
| Little Cedars Elementary School Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 646 | 17.2:1 | |
| Machias Elementary Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 615 | 17.7:1 | |
| Maltby Elementary Monroe School District | KG–05 | 334 | 14.5:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 489 | 18:1 | |
| Totem Falls Snohomish School District | KG–06 | 412 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Snohomish
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle School Snohomish School District | 07–08 | 734 | 21.5:1 | |
| Hidden River Middle School Monroe School District | 06–08 | 313 | 18:1 | |
| Valley View Middle School Snohomish School District | 07–08 | 641 | 22.3:1 |
High schools in Snohomish
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM High School Snohomish School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 174 | 23.5:1 | |
| Glacier Peak High School Snohomish School District | 09–12 | 1,642 | 25.1:1 | |
| High School Re Entry Snohomish School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 40 | — | |
| Snohomish High School Snohomish School District | 09–12 | 1,496 | 22.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Snohomish
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Primary Center Snohomish School District | PK–PK | 69 | — | |
| Parent Partnership Snohomish School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 90 | 19.8:1 | |
| Snohomish Center Snohomish School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 37 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black1.2%
- Asian9.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Snohomish schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,246 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Snohomish
How many public schools are in Snohomish, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Snohomish: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 10,246 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Snohomish?
Schools with an address in Snohomish belong to 2 education agencies, led by Snohomish School District (17 schools), Monroe School District (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Snohomish?
Glacier Peak High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Snohomish, with 1,642 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Snohomish?
No school with an address in Snohomish 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 Snohomish schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Snohomish public schools is 17.8:1, 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 Snohomish 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