For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 620 students in 98188, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 98188, WA is Chinook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98188 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98188, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98188, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18650 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
98188, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
4424 South 188th Street, 800 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98188, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98188, WA include Chinook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98188?
1 public middle schools are located in 98188.
What is the racial composition of students in 98188?
98188 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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