Best 98248 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,111 students in 98248, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98248, WA are Vista Middle School, Ferndale Virtual Academy and Horizon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98248 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98248, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98248, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98248 Washington

98248, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: K-10
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98248, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98248, WA include Vista Middle School, Ferndale Virtual Academy and Horizon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98248?
4 public middle schools are located in 98248.
What is the racial composition of students in 98248?
98248 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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