For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 905 students in 98106, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98106, WA are Pathfinder K-8 School and Louisa Boren Stem K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98106 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98106, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98106, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
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
98106, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
6000 16th Ave Sw, Ms: 4rs025
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 768-6827
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 768-6827
Grades: 9-13
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98106, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98106, WA include Pathfinder K-8 School and Louisa Boren Stem K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 98106?
2 public middle schools are located in 98106.
What is the racial composition of students in 98106?
98106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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