For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,906 students in Issaquah, WA. The top ranked public middle schools in Issaquah, WA are Cougar Mountain Middle School, Beaver Lake Middle School and Pacific Cascade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Issaquah, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Issaquah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Issaquah, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1929 Nw Talus Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Beaver Lake Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25025 Se 32nd St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Pacific Cascade Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24635 Se Issaquah Fall City Ro
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Issaquah Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #55.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Issaquah, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24635 Se Issaquahfall City Rd
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7002
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7002
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Tiger Mountain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Se Evans Ln
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Issaquah, WA include Cougar Mountain Middle School, Beaver Lake Middle School and Pacific Cascade Middle School. Issaquah has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public middle schools are located in Issaquah?
5 public middle schools are located in Issaquah.
What is the racial composition of students in Issaquah?
Issaquah public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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