Best 98023 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,155 students in 98023, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98023, WA are Lakota Middle School and Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie. 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 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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 80% 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98023 Washington

98023, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
33914 19th Av Sw
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 and Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie.
How many public middle schools are located in 98023?
2 public middle schools are located in 98023.
What is the racial composition of students in 98023?
98023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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