For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,521 students in 98512, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98512, WA are Tumwater Middle School, George Bush Middle School and Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98512 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98512, WA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98512, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tumwater Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6335 Littlerock Road Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
George Bush Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 83rd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7400
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 32nd Avenue Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-3198
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Cascadia High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7299 New Market St Sw Bldg E
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 709-7760
Gr: 8-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
98512, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gravity Re-engagement School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6005 Tyee Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 942-3415
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98512, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98512, WA include Tumwater Middle School, George Bush Middle School and Thurs Co Juv Det/tumwater West E.
How many public middle schools are located in 98512?
4 public middle schools are located in 98512.
What is the racial composition of students in 98512?
98512 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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