For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,724 students in 98023, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98023, WA are Lakota Middle School, Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie and Olympic View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98023 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98023, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98023, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Gr: K-7 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
98023, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98023, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98023, WA include Lakota Middle School, Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie and Olympic View Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98023?
3 public middle schools are located in 98023.
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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