Lucille Umbarger Elementary

Burlington sits in the heart of the Skagit Valley, surrounded by farmland and the kind of tight-knit community where neighbors actually know each other — but Umbarger Elementary's academic scores suggest families looking for strong classroom performance may want to explore other options within the Burlington-Edison district or nearby. That said, the school serves a community with deep agricultural roots and a genuinely welcoming small-town feel, which can be a real draw for families who prioritize that sense of place and belonging. If you're relocating to the Skagit Valley area, it's worth visiting the school directly to get a feel for the staff and culture, since numbers only tell part of the story.