For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,254 students in 98499, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98499, WA are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Transition Day Students and Lochburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98499 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98499, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98499, WA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Transition Day Students
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Lochburn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
98499, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakewood Career Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5214 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
10202 Earley Ave Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98499, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98499, WA include General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Transition Day Students and Lochburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98499?
4 public middle schools are located in 98499.
What is the racial composition of students in 98499?
98499 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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