For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,107 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside are Garfield Elementary School and North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Everett, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2215 Pine St.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett, WA include Garfield Elementary School and North Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Everett public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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