For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 charter public middle schools serving 2,899 students in Washington.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle schools in Washington are Catalyst Public Schools, Spokane International Academy and Rainier Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Washington (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catalyst Public Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 Ironsides Ave
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 207-0229
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Grades: K-10
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Rainier Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Public School Atlas
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 S. Chelan Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(805) 669-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
Pride Prep School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 E. Sprague, Suite A
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 389-4848
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
Rank: #77.
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
Rank: #88.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
Rank: #99.
Innovation Schools
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 W. Poplar St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 593-5700
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 593-5700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Washington?
The top ranked charter public middle schools in Washington include Catalyst Public Schools, Spokane International Academy and Rainier Prep.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Washington?
9 charter public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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