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Schools in Bothell West · Northshore School District, Edmonds School District

Bothell West’s public schools outscore 87% of Washington districts

55% of students in Bothell West’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Bothell West, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#51of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 14 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 14 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 11 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.4K
▼ 0% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024 · Northshore
Students per teacher
18.3
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
22,138 students on the public path
In brief

Bothell West’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 120 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bothell West’s, its schools beat 69%, lower than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 55% across both districts in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Northshore spends $18,434 per student and Edmonds $18,980, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Clearwater School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Bothell West’s grade

A Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 87% of Washington school districts, #51 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (120)Better than 69%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 21,048 test results and a graduating class of 1,758 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of Bothell West’s students in the tested grades sat them (20,991 in math, 21,104 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bothell West, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
7–811 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–1210 high schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores

Bothell West runs its own schools through grade 12 (Northshore School District). From grade PK, students attend the Edmonds School District, shared with Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Woodway. Its middle school is in Bothell. Parts of Bothell West (2% of its land) are served by Everett instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Bothell West

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Northshore School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 37 schools · 22,735 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 18.8 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,434WA $18,444 · FY2024
A+
Edmonds School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 37 schools · 20,955 students · 17.8 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,980WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Northshore School District75%
State average 53.4% · 11725 students tested
Math · PK–12, Northshore School District63%
State average 40.1% · 11647 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Edmonds School District57%
State average 53.4% · 9379 students tested
Math · PK–12, Edmonds School District44%
State average 40.1% · 9344 students tested

Bothell West vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Bothell West’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Bothell WestANorthshore PK–12 · Edmonds PK–12
BrierB+Edmonds
BothellA+Northshore

Every school in Bothell West

24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Bothell Westby address
Lockwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bothell
525 students16:1Rate it →
Hilltop Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Lynnwood
562 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Bothell Westin other towns
Maplewood Parent Coop
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Edmonds
476 students18:1Rate it →
Skyview Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bothell
1,215 students23:1Rate it →
Canyon Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bothell
907 students22:1Rate it →
Leota Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Woodinville
858 students23:1Rate it →
Northshore Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bothell
753 students21:1Rate it →
Kenmore Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Kenmore
733 students20:1Rate it →
Timbercrest Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Woodinville
665 students22:1Rate it →
Meadowdale Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Lynnwood
740 students22:1Rate it →
Alderwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Lynnwood
679 students20:1Rate it →
Brier Terrace Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Brier
649 students22:1Rate it →
College Place Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Lynnwood
479 students20:1Rate it →
North Creek High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bothell
1,910 students22:1Rate it →
Bothell High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bothell
1,740 students20:1Rate it →
Woodinville HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Woodinville
1,662 students22:1Rate it →
Edmonds Woodway High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Edmonds
1,605 students24:1Rate it →
Meadowdale High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lynnwood
1,491 students23:1Rate it →
Mountlake Terrace High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Mtlk Terrace
1,456 students23:1Rate it →
Inglemoor HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Kenmore
1,441 students20:1Rate it →
Lynnwood High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bothell
1,335 students22:1Rate it →
Innovation Lab High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Bothell
252 students14:1Rate it →
Woodinville Community Center
High · Grades 10–12 · Bothell
5 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Clearwater School
Grades K–12 · Bothell
Private · Nonsectarian
70 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Bothell West’s schools

Are Bothell West’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bothell West children attend outscore 87% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #51 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Bothell West in?

Two districts: Northshore School District runs grades PK–12, and Edmonds School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Woodway.

Where do Bothell West kids go to high school?

One of 10 high schools, depending on your address: North Creek High School, Bothell High School, Woodinville HS, Edmonds Woodway High School, Meadowdale High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Inglemoor HS, Lynnwood High School, Innovation Lab High School and Woodinville Community Center.

What is Bothell West’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Northshore School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Bothell West spend per student?

$18,434 in Northshore School District and $18,980 in Edmonds School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Bothell West?

Yes: The Clearwater School (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 70 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.