For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,955 students in 98516, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98516, WA are Ignite Family Academy, Chinook Middle School and Salish Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98516 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98516, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98516, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
98516, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Sound High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98516, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98516, WA include Ignite Family Academy, Chinook Middle School and Salish Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98516?
4 public middle schools are located in 98516.
What is the racial composition of students in 98516?
98516 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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