For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,037 students in 98203, WA (there are , serving 1,285 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 98203, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98203, WA are View Ridge Elementary School, Cascade High School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98203 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98203, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98203, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
View Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Alder St.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5400
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Cascade High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E. Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5010 View Dr.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5300
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7621 Beverly Ln.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5700
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
616 Pecks Dr.
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5900
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
98203, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Goal Program High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
801 East Casino
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 385-6000
Gr: 12
202 Alder
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 339-4341
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 339-4341
Gr: 12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98203, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98203, WA include View Ridge Elementary School, Cascade High School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 98203?
5 public schools are located in 98203.
What percentage of students in 98203 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 98203 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98203?
98203 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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