For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,671 students in North Lakewood, WA.
The top ranked public schools in North Lakewood, WA are Lakewood High School, English Crossing Elementary School and Cougar Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Lakewood, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in North Lakewood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in North Lakewood, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17023 11th Ave Ne
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4505
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
English Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16728 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4515
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Cougar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16216 11th Ave N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4517
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16800 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17000 16th Dr N.e.
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
North Lakewood, WA 98259
(360) 652-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
North Lakewood, Washington ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Lakewood, WA?
The top ranked public schools in North Lakewood, WA include Lakewood High School, English Crossing Elementary School and Cougar Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Lakewood?
5 public schools are located in North Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in North Lakewood?
North Lakewood public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Lakewood include: English Crossing Elementary School vs. Cougar Creek Elementary School, Cougar Creek Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School, English Crossing Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School
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