Best 98042 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,641 students in 98042, WA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 98042, WA are Maple View Middle School, Mattson Middle School and Cedar Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 98042 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98042, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).