Best Schools in Everett, Washington
50 schools · 29 Elementary · 6 Middle · 10 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Everett?
Use this page to compare every school in Everett by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Everett School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Challenger Elementary
Elementary · Mukilteo School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Silver Firs Elementary
Elementary · Everett School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Everett for 2026 are Monroe Elementary (9.0/10), Challenger Elementary (8.8/10), and Silver Firs Elementary (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 36 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
50
40 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$519,950
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
50
40 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$519,950
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Everett schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Everett schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Everett
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 36 rated schools; 50 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Challenger Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Silver Firs Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Jackson Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Madison Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Seattle Hill Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Eisenhower Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Whittier Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Emerson Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lowell Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $86,116
- Median home value
- $519,950
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 54%
37% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Everett compares
Washington rank
#66 of 193
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Washington avg (6.3)
Median household income
$86k
97% of Washington median
Schools in this city
46
Everett School District runs 63% of Everett's public schools
Everett touches 4 districts, but Everett School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Everett School District accounts for 25 of 40 public schools (63%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 15.
Among 36 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.1 to 9.0 — the spread is inside Everett, not a citywide average.
- Everett School District25 public · 63%
- Mukilteo School District13 public · 33%
- Northwest Educational Service District 1891 public · 3%
- Snohomish School District1 public · 3%
About Schools in Everett, Washington
Everett, Washington gives parents 38 ranked public schools to consider, spanning elementary through high school across several districts serving the city and surrounding areas. The schools range meaningfully in performance, so location within Everett matters more than most parents initially expect.
The city's overall average sits at 7.0 out of 10, and 23 of the 38 ranked schools — 61 percent — score at 7 or above. That's a solid majority performing at or above the citywide norm, which signals a reasonably strong baseline across much of Everett. The upper tier is competitive: Monroe Elementary and Whittier Elementary both score 8.9 out of 10, placing them at the top of the city's rankings. Silver Firs Elementary (8.8) and Jefferson Elementary and View Ridge Elementary (both 8.7) round out the leading five. All five are elementary schools, reflecting strong investment and outcomes at the primary level.
Performance does vary by neighborhood and district zone. Families in areas served by the top-rated elementaries will find consistently strong options at the foundational grades. Parents researching middle and high school options should check individual school scores carefully, since the 38-school spread includes a range of outcomes and the city average of 7.0 can mask both stronger and weaker performers depending on grade level and location.
Practically speaking, Everett is a workable market for parents who do their homework. With 61 percent of schools scoring 7 or better, most families will have at least one solid option within a reasonable distance — but parents prioritizing the highest-performing schools should map Monroe, Whittier, and Silver Firs against their home address early in the search process, since elementary boundaries in the area are specific. For families with children at multiple grade levels, cross-referencing elementary and secondary performance in the same attendance zone will save time. Use MySchoolScout's school profiles to compare individual scores, enrollment size, and program details before narrowing your options.
Elementary Schools
29 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 502 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 654 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 3 | 532 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 313 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 430 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 6 | 577 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 510 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 7.6 |
| 8 | 433 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 9 | 634 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 543 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
Show all 29 elementary schools in Everett
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 874 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 1,004 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 678 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 4 | 795 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 5 | 895 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 6 | 906 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 |
High Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 153 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 76 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 3 | 1,702 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | 1,669 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 5 | 2,100 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 6 | 178 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 7 | 138 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 8 | 2 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 9 | 1 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 435 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | 107 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 3 | 49 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fellow Christian SchoolPrivate 203 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 95 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Everett
Everett, Washington · 50 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$86,116
Median Home Value
$519,950
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
Population
171,145
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Community Profile
Everett has a median household income of $86,116. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $519,950, with a median rent of $1,699/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.4%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Washington
- Elementary
- 29
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 10
- Other
- 5
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Everett, Washington
How many schools are in Everett, Washington?
Everett has 50 schools, including 40 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Everett, Washington?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Everett is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Everett, Washington?
The top-ranked school in Everett on MySchoolScout is Monroe Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Everett, Washington?
The top-ranked elementary school in Everett on MySchoolScout is Monroe Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Everett, Washington?
The top-ranked middle school in Everett on MySchoolScout is Eisenhower Middle School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best high school in Everett, Washington?
The top-ranked high school in Everett on MySchoolScout is Everett Reengagement Academy with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Everett, Washington?
Everett is served by 4 school districts: Northwest Educational Service District 189, Everett School District, Mukilteo School District, Snohomish School District.
What is the education level in Everett, Washington?
According to Census data, 30% of adults in Everett have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Everett, Washington?
The median household income in Everett is approximately $86,116 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Everett, Washington?
Yes, Everett has 10 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Hope School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Everett, Washington?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Everett is 16.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Everett, Washington?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.