Best Lake Stevens Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,086 students in Lake Stevens, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Stevens, WA are Homelink, North Lake Middle School and Lake Stevens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Stevens, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Stevens have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Stevens, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
North Lake Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1530
Gr: 6-7 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Lake Stevens Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1031 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1544
Gr: 6-7 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Cavelero Mid High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8220 24th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1630
Gr: 8-9 | 1,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Outcomes For Academic Resilience
Alternative School
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1500
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Stevens, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Stevens, WA include Homelink, North Lake Middle School and Lake Stevens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Stevens?
5 public middle schools are located in Lake Stevens.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lake Stevens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Stevens include: North Lake Middle School vs. Lake Stevens Middle School

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