Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Everett’s public schools outscore 77% of Washington districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Everett, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Everett’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 269 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Everett’s, its schools beat 82%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 45% across both districts in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Everett spends $18,727 per student and Mukilteo $19,874, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Northshore Christian Academy (private), St. Mary Magdalen (private), Fellow Christian School (private), Our Lady of Hope School (private), Everett Christian School (private) and Forest Park Adventist Christian School (private) are in town. Everett Reengagement Academy and Everett Virtual Academy, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Everett’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Washington school districts, #81 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Everett, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Everett · depends on your address
Cascade High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,651 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Everett High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Everett · depends on your address
Cascade High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,651 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Everett High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Everett · depends on your address
Cascade High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,651 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Everett High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Everett · depends on your address
Cascade High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,651 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Everett High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,643 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Everett runs its own schools through grade 12 (Everett School District). From grade PK, students attend the Mukilteo School District, shared with Mukilteo. Parts of Everett (12% of its land) are served by Sultan instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Everett
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Everett vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Everett’s borders.
Every school in Everett
32 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Pass Program, Sno Co Jail and Sno-Isle Skills Center).
Questions about Everett’s schools
Are Everett’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Everett children attend outscore 77% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #81 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Everett in?
Two districts: Everett School District runs grades PK–12, and Mukilteo School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Mukilteo.
Where do Everett kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Cascade High School and Everett High School.
What is Everett’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Everett School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Everett spend per student?
$18,727 in Everett School District and $19,874 in Mukilteo School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Everett?
Yes: Northshore Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 1,083 students), St. Mary Magdalen (Catholic, grades PK–8, 355 students), Fellow Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 219 students), Our Lady of Hope School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 177 students), Everett Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 78 students) and Forest Park Adventist Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 60 students).
Parents talk
What Everett families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Everett → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.