Top 3 Best Carnation Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 699 students in Carnation, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carnation, WA are Tolt Middle School, Parade and Choice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carnation, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Carnation have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Carnation, WA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tolt Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3740 Tolt Ave
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Choice
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(425) 844-4960
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carnation, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carnation, WA include Tolt Middle School, Parade and Choice.
How many public middle schools are located in Carnation?
3 public middle schools are located in Carnation.
What is the racial composition of students in Carnation?
Carnation public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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