For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,238 students in Ferndale, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, 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.
Ferndale, WA public middle schools 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 Ferndale 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 Public Middle Schools in Ferndale, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vista Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9370
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5830 Golden Eagle Drive, Po Bo
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9210
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Hendrickson Rd
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Ferndale, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ferndale Family Connections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5275 Northwest Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: K-10
5275 Northwest Ave
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9289
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ferndale, WA include Vista Middle School, Ferndale Virtual Academy and Horizon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ferndale?
4 public middle schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale 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).
Which public middle schools in Ferndale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ferndale include: Vista Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Horizon Middle School vs. Vista Middle School
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