Best Holly Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,795 students in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Holly are Aces High School, Challenger Elementary School and Explorer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Holly, Everett, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett, WA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aces High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9700 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Holly Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Explorer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 366-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1277
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Mukilteo Reengagement Academy Open Doors
Alternative School
9401 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1293
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett, WA include Aces High School, Challenger Elementary School and Explorer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Holly, Everett?
the neighborhood of Holly, Everett public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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