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6 schools in Carnation

Washington · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Carnation reaches 1,662 students across 6 schools, with a level mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Carnation

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,662
-181 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 78%
% Hispanic
16%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carnation Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05388
ChoiceHigh07-100
CLIPHigh09-1264
PARADECombinedPK-1286
Stillwater ElementaryElementaryKG-05491
Tolt Middle SchoolMiddle06-08633

About Carnation

Carnation, Washington is home to 6 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,662 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 277, lower than the state mean of about 446.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,662 students, shrank 10% from the 1,843 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Carnation closed 1 school, going from 6 to 5. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 78% to 68%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Carnation discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Carnation?
Carnation, Washington has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,662 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carnation?
Carnation has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carnation?
Tolt Middle School is the largest public school in Carnation by enrollment, with approximately 633 students.
What school districts serve Carnation?
Carnation public schools are operated by Riverview School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Carnation cover?
Public schools in Carnation serve students from pre-K through grade 12.