For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 public middle schools serving 24,380 students in Seattle, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Seattle, WA are Catharine Blaine K-8 School, Home Education Exchange and Hamilton International Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seattle, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Seattle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Seattle, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Seattle, WA 98199
(206) 252-1920
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1610 N 41 St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-5810
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 981 students
Rank: #55.
Hazel Wolf K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11530 12th Ave. Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Rank: #66.
Whitman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 15 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #77.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Eckstein Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3003 Ne 75 St
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,045 students
Rank: #99.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Cascade K-8 Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4180
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4180
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 N 90th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2300
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 413-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #1313.
Cascade Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #1414.
Jane Addams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11051 34th Ave. Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 252-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1515.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 6-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1616.
Albert Einstein Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19343 3rd Avenue N.w.
Seattle, WA 98177
(206) 393-4730
Seattle, WA 98177
(206) 393-4730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #1717.
Kellogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16045 25th Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4783
Grades: 6-8
| 981 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcclure Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1915 1 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-1900
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #1919.
Mercer International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 S Columbian Wy
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #2020.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 252-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #2121.
Broadview-thomson K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13052 Greenwood Av N
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-4080
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 252-4080
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #2222.
Rainier Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Summit Public School Atlas
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9601 35th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 307-7645
Grades: 6-12
| 458 students
Rank: #2525.
David T. Denny International Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Sw Kenyon St
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 252-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #2626.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 483 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Interagency Detention School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3030.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #3131.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #3232.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3333.
Woodmont K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Sylvester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
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Seattle, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4424 South 188th Street, 700 B
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 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
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Birth To 3 Contracts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2445 3rd Av S
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0809
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Boyer Clinic Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1850 Boyer Ave East
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK
| n/a students
The Bridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Career Education Options High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
16101 Greenwood Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-4118
Grades: 11
| 220 students
Career Link High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2445 3 Av S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0732
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Cascade Parent Partnership Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2919 1st Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 706-4270
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Childhaven (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
650 South Orcas Street
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Seattle, WA 98108
(253) 945-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Childhaven Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Broadway Av
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-0838
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Destiny Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson Street
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1900 N 170th St
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4250
Grades: PK
| 60 students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Education Service Centers (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1330 N 90 St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-4789
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Evening School (Marshall) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4400 Interlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4680
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Excel Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 South Hudson St Ste 318
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98134
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Experimental Education Unit Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 252-0806
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
First Place Scholars Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
170 20th
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
4424 South 188th Street, 300/6
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 631-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 252-0960
Grades: PK
| 21 students
3100 S Alaska
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 281-6890
Grades: PK
| 10 students
830 Sw 116th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Hutch School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
527 Minor Av N
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 288-1079
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Interagency Alder Academy (Bot) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Interagency Camp (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Interagency Empowerment Institute (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Interagency Fairview Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Interagency King C W T Career Dev High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2410 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Interagency King C W T Career Development (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-6816
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
3100 S Alaska St
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 721-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Seattle, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Seattle, WA include Catharine Blaine K-8 School, Home Education Exchange and Hamilton International Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Seattle?
53 public middle schools are located in Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in Seattle?
Seattle public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Seattle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Seattle include: David T. Denny International Middle School vs. Madison Middle School, Jane Addams Middle School vs. Eckstein Middle School, Madison Middle School vs. David T. Denny International Middle School
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