For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,556 students in Gig Harbor, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA are Kopachuck Middle School, Harbor Ridge Middle School and Goodman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gig Harbor, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Gig Harbor have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Gig Harbor, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kopachuck Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10414 56th St Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 Prentice Ave
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Goodman Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 38th Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 530-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Gig Harbor, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Henderson Bay Hall Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 858-5560
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Peninsula Alternative Programs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Peninsula Alternative Programs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8402 Skansie Avenue
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
3993 Hunt St
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2424
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gig Harbor, WA include Kopachuck Middle School, Harbor Ridge Middle School and Goodman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gig Harbor?
3 public middle schools are located in Gig Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Gig Harbor?
Gig Harbor 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).
Which public middle schools in Gig Harbor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gig Harbor include: Goodman Middle School vs. Harbor Ridge Middle School, Kopachuck Middle School vs. Goodman Middle School, Harbor Ridge Middle School vs. Goodman Middle School
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