Best 98033 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,319 students in 98033, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98033, WA are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Kirkland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98033 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98033, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98033, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Kirkland Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98033, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98033, WA include Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Kirkland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98033?
4 public middle schools are located in 98033.
What is the racial composition of students in 98033?
98033 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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