For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 938 students in 98040, WA.
The top ranked public middle school in 98040, WA is Islander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 98040 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98040, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98040, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Islander Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
98040, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Children's Institute For Learning Differences (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Eeu Special Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4160 86th Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3325
Grades: PK-4
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98040, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98040, WA include Islander Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98040?
1 public middle schools are located in 98040.
What is the racial composition of students in 98040?
98040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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