Best 98296 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 954 students in 98296, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98296, WA are Valley View Middle School and Hidden River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98296 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98296, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98296, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14308 Broadway Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4225
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9224 Paradise Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98296, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98296, WA include Valley View Middle School and Hidden River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98296?
2 public middle schools are located in 98296.
What is the racial composition of students in 98296?
98296 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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