For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,688 students in Mountlake Terrace, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA are Challenge Elementary School, Terrace Park Elementary School and Cedar Way Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountlake Terrace, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mountlake Terrace have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7482
Gr: K-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Way Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22222 39th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7864
Gr: K-6 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Mountlake Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22001 52nd Ave West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7894
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Mountlake Terrace, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6004 237th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 670-7874
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountlake Terrace, WA include Challenge Elementary School, Terrace Park Elementary School and Cedar Way Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mountlake Terrace?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mountlake Terrace.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountlake Terrace?
Mountlake Terrace public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mountlake Terrace are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mountlake Terrace include: Terrace Park Elementary School vs. Challenge Elementary School, Challenge Elementary School vs. Terrace Park Elementary School, Mountlake Terrace Elementary School vs. Cedar Way Elementary School
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