Public schools in Everett, MA
11 open public schools with an address in Everett, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,102
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Everett public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Everett, MA: 6 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,102 students, an average of 737 per school. The largest campus is Everett High (2,307 students), and the largest elementary school is Lafayette School (998).
Everett operates the most schools here (10), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Everett
Elementary schools in Everett
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Keverian School Everett | KG–08 | 873 | 12.1:1 | |
| Lafayette School Everett | KG–08 | 998 | 11:1 | |
| Madeline English School Everett | KG–08 | 760 | 11:1 | |
| Parlin School Everett | KG–08 | 992 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sumner G. Whittier School Everett | KG–08 | 615 | 11.4:1 | |
| Webster School Everett | KG–05 | 351 | 8.2:1 |
High schools in Everett
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High Everett | 09–12 | 2,307 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Everett
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams School Everett | PK–PK | 162 | 18:1 | |
| Devens School Everett | KG–12 | 38 | 3.7:1 | |
| Pioneer Charter School of Science Pioneer Charter School of Science (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 795 | 11:1 | |
| Webster Extension Everett | PK–PK | 211 | 13.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.6%
- Hispanic64.3%
- Black13.9%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Everett schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,102 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Everett
How many public schools are in Everett, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Everett: 6 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 8,102 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Everett?
Schools with an address in Everett belong to 2 education agencies, led by Everett (10 schools), Pioneer Charter School of Science (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Everett?
Everett High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Everett, with 2,307 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Everett?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Everett are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pioneer Charter School of Science. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Everett schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Everett public schools is 11.4:1, similar to the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Everett guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities