For the 2026-27 school year, there are 52 public middle schools serving 24,024 students in Seattle, WA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Seattle, WA are Home Education Exchange, Catharine Blaine K-8 School and Hamilton International Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Seattle, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Gr: K-8 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton International Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 N 41 St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Eckstein Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3003 Ne 75 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 15 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Cascade K-8 Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4182
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4182
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Hazel Wolf K-8
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11530 12th Ave. Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 N 90th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2300
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Mcclure Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1915 1 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-1900
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Jane Addams Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11051 34th Ave. Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Kellogg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16045 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19343 3rd Avenue N.w.
Seattle, WA 98177
(206) 393-4730
Seattle, WA 98177
(206) 393-4730
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Mercer International Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Broadview-thomson K-8 School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13052 Greenwood Av N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-4080
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-4080
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Gr: 6-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
David T. Denny International Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Sw Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Gr: K-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Woodmont K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Sylvester Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 21st Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 413-2100
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 413-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Seattle, 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%
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%
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Gr: PK
Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Gr: 11 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Career Link High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Gr: PK-5
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-8
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Gr: 6-12
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Gr: 9-12
Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Gr: 6-7
Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4254
Gr: PK | 96 students Minority enrollment: 88%
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Gr: PK | 21 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Hutch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Interagency Alder Academy (Bot) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Interagency Camp (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Interagency Empowerment Institute (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students
Interagency Fairview Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Interagency King C W T Career Development (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 84%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seattle, WA include Home Education Exchange, Catharine Blaine K-8 School and Hamilton International Middle School. Seattle has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public middle schools are located in Seattle?
52 public middle schools are located in Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?
Seattle public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Seattle include: David T. Denny International Middle School vs. Madison Middle School, Jane Addams Middle School vs. Eckstein Middle School, Madison Middle School vs. David T. Denny International Middle School
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