Best 98502 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,483 students in 98502, WA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).