Best 98201 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 815 students in 98201, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98201, WA are Port Gardner and North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98201 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98201, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98201, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 Rainier Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Pass Program
Alternative School
2731 10th St. Suite 106
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7877
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sno Co Jail
1918 Wall Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 339-4430
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
2801 10th Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-7822
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98201, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98201, WA include Port Gardner and North Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98201?
5 public middle schools are located in 98201.
What is the racial composition of students in 98201?
98201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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