For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 960 students in Buckley, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Buckley, WA is Glacier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buckley, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 North C St
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3395
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buckley, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buckley, WA include Glacier Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buckley?
2 public middle schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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