For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,015 students in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highline are Rainier Prep and Cascade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11212 10th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle, WA include Rainier Prep and Cascade Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle?
the neighborhood of Highline, Seattle public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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