Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98201

Schools in ZIP code 98201 include nine schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade: four elementary schools, one middle school, three high schools, and one alternative school. The schools enroll about 4,186 students and are mostly part of the Everett School District, which ranks in the top 20% of Washington districts. Academic results vary widely across the area, so school-level comparisons are more useful than the district average alone.

Whittier Elementary is the clear standout, with 76% proficiency in English language arts, 69% in math, and 81% in science. It is a five-star school ranked in the 91st percentile statewide. Jackson Elementary School is another strong option, exceeding state averages in all three subjects and improving year over year. Garfield Elementary School is closer to state averages, while Hawthorne Elementary School has the lowest traditional elementary results, particularly in English and math. At the middle-school level, North Middle School is near the state average in English and has improved substantially in its statewide ranking, though math and science remain areas for growth.

Everett High School is the strongest traditional high school, with 62% proficiency in English and a 94.2% graduation rate, but its math proficiency is only 30%. Sequoia High School reports a 90% graduation rate but much lower test results, especially in math; its small, specialized setting makes direct comparisons difficult. Port Gardner, an alternative school, reports 62% math proficiency, while some current results are suppressed. Snohomish Detention Center has no comparable academic results. Parents should consider school size, grade span, program type, and the difference between graduation rates and subject-level achievement.