For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 781 students in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Central District is Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle, WA include Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Central District, Seattle public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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