For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,427 students in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Seattle are Pathfinder K-8 School, Summit Public School Atlas and Louisa Boren Stem K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Public School Atlas
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle, WA include Pathfinder K-8 School, Summit Public School Atlas and Louisa Boren Stem K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle?
the neighborhood of West Seattle, Seattle public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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