Madison Elementary

Madison Elementary sits in south Everett, a working-class corner of Snohomish County where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school's science scores show some relative strength compared to its English and math numbers, which may appeal to families looking for hands-on learning opportunities even in a school that's still working to raise overall academic performance. For families in the area, it's a neighborhood school in the truest sense — close-knit and community-oriented, in a part of Everett that's affordable and close to the waterfront, even if the academic climb is still ongoing.