For the 2025 school year, there are 20 magnet public middle schools serving 7,663 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Washington are International Community School, Stella Schola and Environmental & Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 754 students
Rank: #88.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
Rank: #99.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Rank: #1111.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #1313.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 237 students
Rank: #1414.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 537 students
Rank: #1515.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1616.
Endeavor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6527 Patton Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #1717.
Mabton Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 B St.
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-4951
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-4951
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #1818.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Grades: 8-12
| 674 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Washington?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Washington include International Community School, Stella Schola and Environmental & Adventure School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Washington?
20 magnet public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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