For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 5,645 students in Skagit County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Skagit County, WA are Edison Elementary School, Anacortes Middle School and Conway School District 317. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skagit County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Skagit County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Skagit County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Main St
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3375
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Anacortes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Conway School District 317
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19710 State Route 534
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Concrete High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7830 S. Superior Avenue
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4015
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
Rank: #88.
Bay View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15241 Josh Wilson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3322
Grades: K-8
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Sedro-woolley Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Township
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Cascade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Mcgarigle Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3520
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3520
Grades: 7-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1111.
La Venture Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1212.
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S Skagit St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-3366
Grades: 1-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1313.
La Conner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 N. 6th St.
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3173
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Rank: #1414.
Mount Baker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1515.
Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17145 Cook Road
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3352
Bow, WA 98232
(360) 757-3352
Grades: K-8
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Decatur Elementary School
Magnet School
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skagit County Detention Center
Magnet School
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Cedars High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Skagit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-8116
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Grades: 3-11
| 6 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6135
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
305 North 6th St
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
La Conner, WA 98257
(360) 466-3171
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Grades: 11-12
| 39 students
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
Sedro Woolley Special Programs (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
780 Cook Rd
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 855-3565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Skagit River School House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
45389 Airport Way
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Concrete, WA 98237
(360) 853-4049
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Skagit County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Skagit County, WA include Edison Elementary School, Anacortes Middle School and Conway School District 317.
How many public middle schools are located in Skagit County?
18 public middle schools are located in Skagit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Skagit County?
Skagit County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Skagit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Skagit County include: Mount Baker Middle School vs. La Venture Middle School, La Venture Middle School vs. Mount Baker Middle School, Edison Elementary School vs. Bay View Elementary School
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