Best 98003 Washington Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,526 students in 98003, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98003, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98003 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98003, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98003, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Nautilus K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Illahee Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98003 Washington

98003, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 24%
31455 28th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Merit School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
36001 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98003, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98003, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98003?
6 public middle schools are located in 98003.
What is the racial composition of students in 98003?
98003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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