Best Mountlake Terrace Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,113 students in Mountlake Terrace, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 500 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Mountlake Terrace, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountlake Terrace, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mountlake Terrace have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Mountlake Terrace High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21801 44th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Way Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22222 39th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Gr: K-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22001 52nd Ave West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Gr: K-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace High School and Terrace Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mountlake Terrace?
5 public schools are located in Mountlake Terrace.
What percentage of students in Mountlake Terrace go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Mountlake Terrace are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountlake Terrace?
Mountlake Terrace public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mountlake Terrace are often viewed compared to one another?

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