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14 schools in Arlington

Washington · Public K-12

14 public K-12 schools operate inside Arlington, with combined enrollment of about 6,846 students (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in Arlington

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,846
+126 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 75%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Arlington High SchoolHigh09-121,650
Arlington Open DoorsHigh09-1264
Arlington Special Educ SchoolCombinedPK-120
Cougar Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05422
Eagle Creek ElementaryElementaryKG-05665
Haller Middle SchoolMiddle06-08576
Kent Prairie ElementaryElementaryKG-05621
Lakewood High SchoolHigh09-12834
NW Learning CenterHigh09-122
Pioneer ElementaryElementaryKG-05501
Post Middle SchoolMiddle06-08645
Presidents ElementaryElementaryPK-05578
Stillaguamish Valley Learning CenterElementaryKG-08181
Weston High SchoolHigh09-12107

About Arlington

Arlington, Washington is home to 14 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 6,846 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 489, above the state mean of about 446.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Arlington has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,720 students to 6,846. The school count fell from 14 to 13 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 75% to 67%.

On this page, the community for Arlington discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Arlington, Washington?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Arlington, with a combined enrollment of about 6,846.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Arlington?
Arlington has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Arlington?
Arlington High School is the largest public school in Arlington by enrollment, with approximately 1,650 students.
What school districts serve Arlington?
Arlington is served by 3 public school districts, including Arlington School District, Lakewood School District, Everett School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Arlington cover?
Public schools in Arlington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.