For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 667 students in Milton, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Milton, WA is Surprise Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milton, WA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Milton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Milton, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surprise Lake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300
Gr: 6-7 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Milton, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1304 17th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Milton, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Milton, WA include Surprise Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Milton?
1 public middle schools are located in Milton.
What is the racial composition of students in Milton?
Milton public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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