For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,805 students in 98501, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98501, WA are Washington Middle School, Olympia Regional Learning Academy and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: 1-12 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: K-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
98501, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98501, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98501, WA include Washington Middle School, Olympia Regional Learning Academy and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 98501?
4 public middle schools are located in 98501.
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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