Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98221

The 98221 zip code area in Anacortes, Washington is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Anacortes School District, which is ranked 26 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Anacortes High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, with a 5-star rating, consistently high test scores, a 96.1% four-year graduation rate, and a low 2.7% dropout rate. The elementary schools, Fidalgo Elementary and Island View Elementary, also show strong academic performance, outperforming district and state averages in several subject areas. In contrast, Cap Sante High School has a lower four-year graduation rate of 73.6% and a higher dropout rate of 5.2%.

The schools in the 98221 zip code area serve a predominantly white student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 27.33% at Anacortes High School to 64.52% at Cap Sante High School. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $11,087 at Cap Sante High School to $20,402 at Anacortes High School. These differences may contribute to the disparities in academic performance and graduation rates observed across the schools in the area.