Best 98201 Washington Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,398 students in 98201, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 98201 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 98201, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98201, WA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
916 Oakes Ave.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
3516 Rucker Ave.
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
2215 Pine St.
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Federal Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 Rainier Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Poplar St.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 98201, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 98201, WA include Whittier Elementary School, Port Gardner and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 98201?
8 public elementary schools are located in 98201.
What is the racial composition of students in 98201?
98201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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