Total enrollment
7,039
-669 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
17 schools in Mount Vernon
Washington · Public K-12
Mount Vernon reports 17 public K-12 schools and approximately 7,039 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 414.
7-year change in Mount Vernon
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 44%
% Hispanic
54%
was 50%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 154 |
| Big Lake Elementary School | Elementary | KG-06 | 288 |
| Centennial Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 430 |
| Conway School District 317 | Elementary | KG-08 | 421 |
| Harriet Rowley | Elementary | KG-05 | 440 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 445 |
| La Venture Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 663 |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 381 |
| Madison Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 498 |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 569 |
| Mount Vernon High School | High | 09-12 | 1,849 |
| Mount Vernon Open Doors | High | 10-12 | 84 |
| Mount Vernon Special Ed | Combined | PK-12 | 152 |
| Northwest Career & Technical Academy/A WA Skills Center | High | 09-12 | 43 |
| Skagit Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 300 |
| Skagit County Detention Center | High | 08-12 | 4 |
| Washington Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 318 |
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a middle-population Washington city in terms of public-school footprint, with 17 schools and 7,039 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 8 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 3 other.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,039 students, decreased 9% from the 7,708 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 16 to 17 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 44% to 39% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Mount Vernon discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.