For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,483 students in 98502, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Griffin School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98502?
3 public middle schools are located in 98502.
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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