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11 schools in Arlington School District

Washington · 5,588 students · 1 city

Across Arlington School District (Washington), 11 public K-12 schools serve approximately 5,588 students, an average of 508 per school.

4-year change in Arlington School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,588
+137 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Arlington School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WashingtonIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
46.1%#54 of 128N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,588#56 of 183#1,718 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
10#61 of 183N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.8:1#134 of 183#8,026 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
40.6%#134 of 183#5,446 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
48.2%#91 of 146#3,195 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Arlington School District

State test results across the district's 7 scored schools run from Kent Prairie Elementary at 53.4% proficient to Post Middle School at 37.1%, a gap of 16.3 points. That is the 68th widest gap among 92 Washington districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 9 district schools that reported both years went from 5,516 to 5,524 students (unchanged) and from 284 to 294 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Arlington School District

Arlington School District is a sparse public-school district in Washington. The district runs 11 schools and educates approximately 5,588 students.

For a sense of the school types, Arlington School District spans 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Arlington School District is about 508, higher than the Washington average of roughly 446.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Arlington School District has increased 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,451 students to 5,588.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Arlington School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Arlington School District run?
Arlington School District has 11 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,588 students in Washington.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Arlington School District?
Arlington School District includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Arlington School District?
Arlington High School is the largest public school in Arlington School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,650 students.
What grade levels does Arlington School District serve?
Arlington School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 11 schools.