Best 98223 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,402 students in 98223, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98223, WA are Haller Middle School, Post Middle School and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98223 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98223, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98223, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haller Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Post Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 E. 5th St
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 E 5th
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6440
Gr: K-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98223, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98223, WA include Haller Middle School, Post Middle School and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 98223?
4 public middle schools are located in 98223.
What is the racial composition of students in 98223?
98223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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