For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 730 students in 98166, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98166, WA are Sylvester Middle School and Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98166 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98166, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98166, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sylvester Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Grades: PK-12
| 182 students
98166, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Out-of-district Placement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98166, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98166, WA include Sylvester Middle School and Highline Public Schools Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 98166?
2 public middle schools are located in 98166.
What is the racial composition of students in 98166?
98166 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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