For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,847 students in Ferndale, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, WA are Vista Middle School, Ferndale Virtual Academy and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferndale, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5610 Second Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9450
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Cascadia Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Church Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-2300
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Eagleridge Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9700
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Ferndale, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: K-10
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, WA include Vista Middle School, Ferndale Virtual Academy and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferndale?
8 public elementary schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ferndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ferndale include: Skyline Elementary School vs. Cascadia Elementary School, Vista Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Horizon Middle School vs. Vista Middle School
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