For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,632 students in 98272, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98272, WA are Sky Valley Education Center and Park Place Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98272 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98272, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98272, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Short Columbia St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Grades: K-12
| 887 students
Rank: #22.
Park Place Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1408 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4300
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Education
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
98272, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
639 W Main St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3017
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3017
Grades: 5-7
| 348 students
Leaders In Learning (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
639 1/2 W Main St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2800
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Monroe Elementary School
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3000
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3000
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Joann Carbonetti
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3010
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 794-3010
Grades: 8-10
| 914 students
351 Short Columbia St
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4200
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4200
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
17072 Tye St. Se, Bldg. B
Monroe, WA 98272
(306) 794-3008
Monroe, WA 98272
(306) 794-3008
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98272, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98272, WA include Sky Valley Education Center and Park Place Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98272?
3 public middle schools are located in 98272.
What is the racial composition of students in 98272?
98272 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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