For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 5,540 students in Everett, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Everett, WA are Gateway Middle School, Port Gardner and Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Everett, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Everett have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Everett, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15404 Silver Firs Dr.
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6600
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10200 25th Ave. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7500
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
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 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-5000
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Voyager Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11711 4th Ave W
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-5300
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1277
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1277
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Virtual Academy
Alternative School
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-4071
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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 middle schools in Everett, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Everett, WA include Gateway Middle School, Port Gardner and Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Everett?
13 public middle schools are located in Everett.
What is the racial composition of students in Everett?
Everett public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Everett are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Everett include: Voyager Middle School vs. Explorer Middle School, Explorer Middle School vs. Voyager Middle School, Eisenhower Middle School vs. Gateway Middle School
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