For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,094 students in Bellevue, WA. The top ranked public middle schools in Bellevue, WA are International School, Tyee Middle School and Odle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellevue, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bellevue have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bellevue, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Tyee Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 909 students
Rank: #33.
Odle Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 143rd Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #44.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Central Educational Services
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #88.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: n/an/a
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Bellevue, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bsd Vocational Edcareer Education Options High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
10615 Se 23rd Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5200
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5200
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Overlake Hospital Medical Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1035 116th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 463-6000
Bellevue, WA 98004
(206) 463-6000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Podermas Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15027 Ne Bel/red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4172
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4172
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Robinswood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
14844 Se 22nd St
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Transition Program High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
15027 Ne Bel-red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4144
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-4144
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 90010
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4144
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4144
Grades: 12
| 26 students
12300 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4300
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bellevue, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bellevue, WA include International School, Tyee Middle School and Odle Middle School. Bellevue has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public middle schools are located in Bellevue?
9 public middle schools are located in Bellevue.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue?
Bellevue public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bellevue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bellevue include: Highland Middle School vs. Odle Middle School, Chinook Middle School vs. Odle Middle School, Tillicum Middle School vs. Tyee Middle School
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