For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,511 students in Island County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Island County, WA are Homeconnection, South Whidbey Middle School and Coupeville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Island County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Island County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Grades: K-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Coupeville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
North Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67 Ne Izett St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 735 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cherokee St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Island County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Engle Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
600 Cherokee Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Midway School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Island County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Island County, WA include Homeconnection, South Whidbey Middle School and Coupeville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Island County?
6 public middle schools are located in Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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