Best 98272 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,758 students in 98272, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98272, WA are Sky Valley Education Center and Park Place Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98272 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98272, 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 98272, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
351 Short Columbia St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Gr: K-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Park Place Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1408 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Education
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: PK-11 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98272, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98272, WA include Sky Valley Education Center and Park Place Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98272?
3 public middle schools are located in 98272.
What is the racial composition of students in 98272?
98272 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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