For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,059 students in 98055, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98055, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Out Of District Facility and Nelsen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98055 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 98055, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98055, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
Nelsen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #44.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
98055, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Development Learning Cente (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way Ste 125
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Renton, WA 98055
(206) 205-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Sartori Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
315 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-4547
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Youth Source High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
919 Sw Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Renton, WA 98055
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98055, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98055, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Out Of District Facility and Nelsen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98055?
4 public middle schools are located in 98055.
What is the racial composition of students in 98055?
98055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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