Best 98168 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,813 students in 98168, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98168, WA are Rainier Prep, Showalter Middle School and Glacier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98168 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98168, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98168, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Showalter Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98168, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98168, WA include Rainier Prep, Showalter Middle School and Glacier Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98168?
4 public middle schools are located in 98168.
What is the racial composition of students in 98168?
98168 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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