For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,762 students in 98118, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98118, WA are Orca K-8 School, South Shore Pk-8 School and Aki Kurose Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98118, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orca K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Gr: K-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
South Shore Pk-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Aki Kurose Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Gr: K-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98118, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98118, WA include Orca K-8 School, South Shore Pk-8 School and Aki Kurose Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98118?
4 public middle schools are located in 98118.
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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