Highland Elementary
Lake Stevens, WA · Lake Stevens School District · Grades PK-5
230th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
Highland Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary 230th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 80th in 2025.
Highland Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 284 students tested
Highland Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 564 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 64.9% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 13.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 9.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 8.3% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Highland Elementary
Typical home value $716K in zip 98258 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Sunnycrest Elementary SchoolLake Stevens School District · 0.8 mi away354th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 9Stevens Creek ElementaryLake Stevens School District · 1.2 mi away156th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 70% - 8Mt. Pilchuck Elementary SchoolLake Stevens School District · 1.3 mi away297th of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 8Hillcrest Elementary SchoolLake Stevens School District · 2.6 mi away324th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 59% - 6Sunnyside ElementaryMarysville School District · 3 mi away559th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 46% - 8Skyline ElementaryLake Stevens School District · 3 mi away242nd of 1,174
ELA 63% · Math 63% - 8Machias ElementarySnohomish School District · 3.2 mi away343rd of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 57% - 8Glenwood ElementaryLake Stevens School District · 3.6 mi away243rd of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elementary in?
Highland Elementary is part of the Lake Stevens School District district in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary 230th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary?
White 65%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (564 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98258 is $716K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.