For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,511 students in Island County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Island County, WA are Homeconnection, Oak Harbor Virtual Academy and South Whidbey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Island County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Public Middle Schools in Island County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Cherokee St
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5900
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
North Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
67 Ne Izett St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Coupeville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 South Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
501 S Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-2402
Gr: 7-12
Island County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Engle Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Coupeville, WA 98239
(360) 678-4409
Gr: K-12
600 Cherokee Dr.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5802
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Midway School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-5414
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 19%
5476 S Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Se Midway Blvd.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 679-5809
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Whidbey Island Academy Shared School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5476 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-7879
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Island County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Island County, WA include Homeconnection, Oak Harbor Virtual Academy and South Whidbey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Island County?
6 public middle schools are located in Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Island County?
Island County 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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