Public schools in Stanwood, WA
9 open public schools with an address in Stanwood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,113
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Stanwood public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Stanwood, WA: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,113 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Stanwood High School (1,384 students), and the largest elementary school is Twin City Elementary (440).
Every listed school belongs to Stanwood-Camano 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 21.4:1, 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% 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 Stanwood
Elementary schools in Stanwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarhome Elementary School Stanwood-Camano School District | KG–05 | 433 | 15.2:1 | |
| Stanwood Elementary School Stanwood-Camano School District | PK–05 | 430 | 17.5:1 | |
| Twin City Elementary Stanwood-Camano School District | KG–05 | 440 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Stanwood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Academy Stanwood-Camano School District · Alternative School | 06–08 | 20 | 14.3:1 | |
| Port Susan Middle School Stanwood-Camano School District | 06–08 | 530 | 21.4:1 | |
| Stanwood Middle School Stanwood-Camano School District | 06–08 | 528 | 21.4:1 |
High schools in Stanwood
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Hill High School Stanwood-Camano School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 130 | 24.7:1 | |
| Stanwood High School Stanwood-Camano School District | 09–12 | 1,384 | 23.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Stanwood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga School Stanwood-Camano School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 218 | 40.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.3%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Stanwood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,113 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Stanwood
How many public schools are in Stanwood, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Stanwood: 3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,113 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Stanwood?
All listed public schools with an address in Stanwood belong to Stanwood-Camano 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 Stanwood?
Stanwood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Stanwood, with 1,384 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Stanwood?
No school with an address in Stanwood 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 Stanwood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Stanwood public schools is 21.4:1, 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 Stanwood 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