Best 98264 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,474 students in 98264, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98264, WA are Lynden Middle School, Lynden Academy and Meridian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98264 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98264, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98264, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynden Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8750 Line Rd
Lynden, WA 98264
(206) 354-2952
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lynden Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1986 Main St Suite A
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-6675
Gr: K-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
861 Ten Mile Road
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98264, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98264, WA include Lynden Middle School, Lynden Academy and Meridian Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98264?
3 public middle schools are located in 98264.
What is the racial composition of students in 98264?
98264 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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