Best 98503 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,550 students in 98503, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98503, WA are Komachin Middle School, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Nisqually Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98503 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98503, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98503, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Komachin Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Intelco Loop Se Suite 201
Lacey, WA 98503
(509) 818-0509
Gr: K-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Nisqually Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8100 Steilacoom Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98503, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98503, WA include Komachin Middle School, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Nisqually Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98503?
3 public middle schools are located in 98503.
What is the racial composition of students in 98503?
98503 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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