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B+
Schools in Lynden · Lynden School District

Lynden’s public schools outscore 66% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Lynden, 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.

#122of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% 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
54%
▲ 1 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
39%
▼ 1 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85%
▲ 1 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.2K
▼ 12% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.6
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
9
3,134 students on the public path
In brief

Lynden’s schools, in brief

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 54% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,177 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lynden Middle School, then Lynden High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Lynden Christian Schools: Administration (private) and Lynden Christian Middle School (private) are 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 Lynden’s grade

B+ Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 66% of Washington school districts, #122 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 66%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (256)Better than 63%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,723 test results and a graduating class of 261 could put Lynden anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of Lynden’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,720 in math, 1,726 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
6–8Lynden Middle SchoolLynden School DistrictNo scores
9–12Lynden High SchoolLynden School DistrictNo scores

Lynden’s public schools are run by Lynden School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

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

Lynden School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 3,646 students, up 11% since 2020–21 · 19.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$16,177WA $18,444 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading54%
State average 53.4% · 1726 students tested
Math39%
State average 40.1% · 1720 students tested

Lynden vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LyndenB+Lynden

Every school in Lynden

9 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 Lyndenby address
Fisher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
546 students17:1Rate it →
Vossbeck Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
468 students15:1Rate it →
Isom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
413 students17:1Rate it →
Lynden Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
705 students19:1Rate it →
Lynden High School
High · Grades 9–12
1,002 students23:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Lynden Student Services
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
Special Education
93 studentsRate it →
Lynden Academy
Grades K–12
Alternative Education
419 students34:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
1,299 students14:1Rate it →
Lynden Christian Middle School
Elementary · Grades 5–8
Private · Religious
391 students16:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (IMPACT Reengagement Program).

Questions about Lynden’s schools

Are Lynden’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lynden children attend outscore 66% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #122 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lynden in?

Lynden School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,646 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Lynden kids go to high school?

Lynden High School, with 1,002 students.

What is Lynden’s graduation rate?

85% of the class of 2023 in Lynden School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Lynden spend per student?

$16,177 in Lynden School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lynden?

Yes: Lynden Christian Schools: Administration (religious, grades PK–12, 1,299 students) and Lynden Christian Middle School (religious, grades 5–8, 391 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.