For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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