For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,250 students in Federal Way, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Federal Way, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federal Way, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Federal Way have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Federal Way, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Nautilus K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Illahee Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Sw 327th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-3500
Gr: K-7 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Federal Way, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Federal Way, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School.
How many public middle schools are located in Federaly?
9 public middle schools are located in Federaly.
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Federaly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Federaly include: Illahee Middle School vs. Lakota Middle School, Lakota Middle School vs. Illahee Middle School, Illahee Middle School vs. Sacajawea Middle School
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