For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,186 students in 98201, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 290 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98201, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98201, WA are Whittier Elementary School, Port Gardner and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98201 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98201, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98201, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
916 Oakes Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4300
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Pine St.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Federal Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5600
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Everett High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2416 Colby Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Rainier Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4800
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Sequoia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Poplar St.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4600
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Program
Alternative School
2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98201, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98201, WA include Whittier Elementary School, Port Gardner and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98201?
11 public schools are located in 98201.
What percentage of students in 98201 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98201 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98201?
98201 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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