For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,206 students in Kent, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent, WA are Maple View Middle School, Kent Laboratory Academy and Mattson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent, 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 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kent, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple View Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18200 Se 240th St
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Kent, WA 98042
(425) 413-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Kent Laboratory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10515 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7488
Gr: 3-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Mattson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16400 Se 251st St
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Heights Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19640 Se 272nd Street
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23480 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26630 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kent Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 4th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-6881
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-6881
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Kent, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Public Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
19300 108th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 487-7530
Gr: 7-10 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
620 North Central
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 373-7447
Gr: 7-9 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Kent Mountain View Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7488
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7488
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kent Phoenix Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11000 Se 264th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7542
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
10020 Se 256 St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-4075
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-4075
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 55%
11000 Se 264 St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7542
Gr: 7-9 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
26720 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-5187
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kent, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent, WA include Maple View Middle School, Kent Laboratory Academy and Mattson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent?
10 public middle schools are located in Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kent are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kent include: Mattson Middle School vs. Maple View Middle School, Kent Laboratory Academy vs. Maple View Middle School, Maple View Middle School vs. Mattson Middle School
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