For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,917 students in 98118, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98118, WA are Orca K-8 School, South Shore Pk-8 School and Aki Kurose Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98118 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98118, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98118, WA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orca K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5215 46 Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6900
Grades: K-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
South Shore Pk-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4800 S Henderson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Aki Kurose Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3928 S Graham St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6020 Rainier Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 659-0956
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
98118, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
African American Academy K-8 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8311 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-6650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
5215 46 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 252-7560
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98118, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98118, WA include Orca K-8 School, South Shore Pk-8 School and Aki Kurose Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98118?
4 public middle schools are located in 98118.
What is the racial composition of students in 98118?
98118 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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