For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 5,696 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Skagit County, WA are Edison Elementary School, Anacortes Middle School and Conway School District 317. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skagit County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Skagit County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Skagit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Main St
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Anacortes Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2202 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Conway School District 317
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19710 State Route 534
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Concrete High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7830 S. Superior Avenue
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Mcgarigle Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3520
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3520
Gr: 7-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
La Venture Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
La Conner Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 N. 6th St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Gr: 1-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17145 Cook Road
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3352
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3352
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Mount Baker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Cedars High School
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Gr: 7-12
Skagit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Gr: 3-11 | 6 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
Gr: 11-12
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Gr: 11-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Sedro Woolley Special Programs (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
780 Cook Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Gr: PK-12
Sedro-woolley Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 North Township
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Gr: K-12
Skagit River School House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Skagit County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Skagit County, WA include Edison Elementary School, Anacortes Middle School and Conway School District 317.
How many public middle schools are located in Skagit County?
17 public middle schools are located in Skagit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County?
Skagit County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Skagit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Skagit County include: Mount Baker Middle School vs. La Venture Middle School, La Venture Middle School vs. Mount Baker Middle School, Edison Elementary School vs. Bay View Elementary School
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