For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,557 students in 98584, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98584, WA are Southside Elementary School, Hood Canal Elementary School and Oakland Bay Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98584 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98584, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98584, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Se Collier Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Gr: K-7 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Gr: 7-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
2321 W Dayton Airport Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
98584, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98584, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98584, WA include Southside Elementary School, Hood Canal Elementary School and Oakland Bay Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98584?
7 public middle schools are located in 98584.
What is the racial composition of students in 98584?
98584 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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