For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,718 students in 98168, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98168, WA are Rainier Prep, Showalter Middle School and Glacier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98168 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98168, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98168, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Showalter Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4628 S 144th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Glacier Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 South 142nd Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tukwila Online Learning
Alternative School
4640 S 144th Street
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8018
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
98168, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rainier Prep Ale School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10211 12th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98168
(509) 258-4534
Seattle, WA 98168
(509) 258-4534
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
4640 S 144th Street Tukwila
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8032
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 901-8032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98168, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98168, WA include Rainier Prep, Showalter Middle School and Glacier Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98168?
4 public middle schools are located in 98168.
What is the racial composition of students in 98168?
98168 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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