For the 2024 school year, there are 77 public middle schools serving 37,227 students in Pierce County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA are Narrows View Intermediate, Carbonado Historical School 19 and North Tapps Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pierce County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narrows View Intermediate
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7813 44th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5630
Grades: 5-7
| 676 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carbonado Historical School 19
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
427 4th St
Carbonado, WA 98323
(360) 829-0121
Carbonado, WA 98323
(360) 829-0121
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Tapps Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20029 12th Street E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-2776
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 862-2776
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Drum Intermediate
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Grades: 5-7
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Curtis Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3725 Grandview Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5670
Grades: 8-9
| 875 students
Rank: #66.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeridge Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5909 Myers Rd E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-5100
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-5100
Grades: 6-9
| 723 students
Rank: #88.
Elk Plain School Of Choice
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22015 22nd Avenue East
Longmire, WA 98397
(253) 800-7900
Longmire, WA 98397
(253) 800-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 556 students
Rank: #99.
Sumner Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 Willow
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5000
Grades: 6-9
| 704 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10921 199th Ave Ct E
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Sumner, WA 98390
(253) 891-5200
Grades: 6-9
| 865 students
Rank: #1111.
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Grades: 7-9
| 817 students
Rank: #1212.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 N 28th St
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Tacoma, WA 98407
(253) 571-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1313.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1515.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1616.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Grades: 5-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1717.
Aylen Jr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 15th St Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8723
Grades: 7-9
| 687 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22110 108th Avenue East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8300
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8300
Grades: 6-9
| 669 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Key Peninsula Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5510 Key Peninsula Hwy N
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200
Lakebay, WA 98349
(253) 530-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #2020.
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Grades: 7-9
| 812 students
Rank: #2121.
Ballou Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9916 136th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8725
Grades: 6-9
| 873 students
Rank: #2222.
Doris Stahl Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9610 168th St E
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 840-8881
Grades: 6-10
| 894 students
Rank: #2323.
Bryant Montessori School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
717 S Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #2424.
Edgemont Jr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727
Grades: 6-9
| 504 students
Rank: #2525.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #2626.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4402 Nassau Ave Ne
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253) 571-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2727.
Eatonville Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Carter St E
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1400
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2828.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Grades: 1-12
| 354 students
Rank: #2929.
Glacier View Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12807 184th St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 435-6827
Grades: 7-9
| 819 students
Rank: #3030.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 260th St. East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8000
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 800-8000
Grades: 6-9
| 626 students
Rank: #3131.
Gates Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 132nd Street S
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Firwood
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 4-12
| 43 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Re-entry Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11509 Holden Road Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5153
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Special Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1224
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
Rank: #3535.
Surprise Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Grades: 6-7
| 593 students
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Pierce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10026 204th St East
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6000
Graham, WA 98338
(253) 683-6000
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Centro Latino High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3319 So Adams St
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-10
| 14 students
Chs Drop-out Reengagement Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8425 40th St W
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
South Divison And Liggett
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Curtis Bridge Program High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8805 40th St W. Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5649
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Day Reporting School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5501 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Destiny Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1301 E. 34th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 722-5883
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6922
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1304 17th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Grades: 2-5
| 603 students
Futures Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 583-7100
Grades: 11-12
| 10 students
Gates Open Doors Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
813 132nd St. S.
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1115 E Division Ln
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-1405
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
714 S 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
North Division And Idaho Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253) 583-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
510 Chambers
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 588-5052
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 588-5052
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
4010 Woodbrook Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Lakewood, WA 98439
(253) 589-7765
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
2110 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8735
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Home Based (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 571-5100
Tacoma, WA 98401
(253) 571-5100
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
I-school High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
12171 Pacific Ave
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 537-0211
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
2601 S 35th St Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Tacoma, WA 98409
(866) 800-0017
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Grades: PK
| 2 students
8800 121st Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
5802 20th St East
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Tacoma, WA 98424
(253) 517-1135
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
11509 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5440
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1801 E 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
3702 East Mckinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Tacoma, WA 98404
(253) 571-4340
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Metro Parks Program High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-1387
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, WA include Narrows View Intermediate, Carbonado Historical School 19 and North Tapps Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County, WA?
77 public middle schools are located in Pierce County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County, WA?
Pierce County, WA public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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