For the 2024 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,443 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Washington are International Community School, International School and Woodward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Washington (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Woodward Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9100 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Grades: 7-8
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Islander Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Lake Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3095 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
(Math: 62% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 683 students
Rank: #88.
Vashon Island High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9600 Sw 204th St
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-9171
Grades: 8-12
| 542 students
Rank: #99.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 8-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1010.
Davenport Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #1111.
Northshore Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Ne 160 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Grades: 6-9
| 875 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1313.
Northport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4441
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4441
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #1414.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1515.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1616.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2152
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2152
Grades: 1-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1717.
Columbia High And Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Grades: PK-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1818.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1919.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Washington include International Community School, International School and Woodward Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Washington?
19 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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