For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 265 students in 98122, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98122, WA are Interagency Detention School and Seattle World School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98122 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98122, WA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98122, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Interagency Detention School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98122, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98122, WA include Interagency Detention School and Seattle World School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98122?
2 public middle schools are located in 98122.
What is the racial composition of students in 98122?
98122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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