Best 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.