Snohomish School District, WA

Original Research by School Decision on Snohomish School District

The Snohomish School District serves a broad swath of Snohomish County, covering the city of Snohomish and stretches into surrounding unincorporated areas, with zip codes that also touch Everett, Lake Stevens, and Monroe. It is a large PK through 12 system, enrolling a student body that is predominantly white, with Asian and Hispanic students each making up a sizeable share. The district operates two comprehensive high schools, Snohomish High and Glacier Peak High, several middle and elementary schools, and a handful of alternative programs including a re-entry high school, a parent partnership program, and an alternative learning center. This mix gives families a range of school formats within a single district boundary.

On state assessments, the district’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among Snohomish County’s districts. That is a strong showing relative to its neighbors. In elementary grades, proficiency in both English language arts and math is solid, with a clear majority of students meeting the bar in most early grades. Performance tends to dip somewhat in the middle grades, particularly in math at eighth grade and in eighth-grade science, where just under half of students are proficient. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate is relatively low compared to other districts in the county, another indicator that sits in the more favorable quartile. A parent considering the district can reasonably expect academic outcomes that are above average for the region, with the caveat that the middle years show more variation.

The housing market in the district’s attendance area is expensive. Home values in Snohomish and the surrounding zips are well above the national median, and the weighted average across the district is higher than the state benchmark. Rents have been rising, and the estimated cost of a typical mortgage far exceeds the average rent, making homeownership a stretch for many. The price-to-income ratio is elevated, and the area reflects the broader Puget Sound affordability challenge. For families moving into the district, the trade-off is access to a competitive school system in exchange for a high cost of housing.

Student demographic and support data has gaps. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner classifications. A parent wanting to understand the district’s socioeconomic profile or the extent of targeted supports would need to ask the district directly. The district does not report a four-year graduation rate in the data provided, so that metric cannot be assessed here.

Recent capital and operational funding measures, such as bonds or levies, were not detailed in the available material. The district brief query returned no substantive research, so a reader should check the district’s own website or local news for the latest on facility plans and financial outlook.

The Snohomish School District offers a large, comprehensive public education with academic results that are strong relative to other districts in Snohomish County, particularly in the elementary years. The peer environment is diverse in background but not in economic extremes as far as can be seen. The housing market is a significant factor. For a family that can manage the cost of living, the district presents a reliable academic pathway with a low rate of chronic absenteeism and multiple high school options. Those seeking more granular data on student support services or building-level outcomes will want to look further into individual school profiles.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,639

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 1%

White 68%

Asian 9%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

41%

70%

Gr 4

51%

69%

Gr 5

48%

69%

Gr 6

40%

65%

Gr 7

40%

69%

Gr 8

37%

58%

Math

Gr 3

42%

74%

Gr 4

44%

64%

Gr 5

35%

60%

Gr 6

33%

59%

Gr 7

25%

60%

Gr 8

25%

51%

Science

Gr 5

44%

67%

Gr 8

30%

55%

Schools in this District

18 schools are officially reported under this district.

Centennial Middle School

Cathcart Elementary

Central Emerson Elementary

Machias Elementary

Riverview Elementary

Snohomish High School

Valley View Middle School

High School Re Entry

Seattle Hill Elementary

Dutch Hill Elementary

AIM High School

Cascade View Elementary

Totem Falls

Snohomish Center

Parent Partnership

Little Cedars Elementary School

Glacier Peak High School

Central Primary Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

62%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

62%

Grade 7

53%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

61%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$870,360

Year-over-year change-1.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$562K to $1.1M

vs. state typical1.44x

vs. national typical2.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
98290	Snohomish	$852K	-0.7%	72.5%
98296	Snohomish	$1.1M	-2.5%	16.5%
98208	Everett	$776K	-2.6%	3.5%
98201	Everett	$562K	-0.3%	3.2%
98258	Lake Stevens	$721K	-2.0%	2.2%
98272	Monroe	$736K	-0.6%	2.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,155/mo

Year-over-year change+7.0%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,927 to $2,825/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
98290	Snohomish	$2,151	+7.9%	72.5%
98208	Everett	$1,935	-4.4%	3.5%
98201	Everett	$1,927	+3.2%	3.2%
98258	Lake Stevens	$2,825	+2.6%	2.2%
98272	Monroe	$2,291	+2.3%	2.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,392/mo

Home price / national median income10.4x

Annual rent / national median income30.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,237/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$604,087 (-0.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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