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Top 5 Best 98387 Washington Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,082 students in 98387, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98387, WA are Liberty Middle School, Challenger High School and Bethel Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98387 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98387, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98387, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7319 Eustis-hunt Rd E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 898 students
Rank: #22.
Challenger High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18117 A Street South
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7319 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-3100
Grades: K-12
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22201 38th Avenue East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Cedarcrest Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
191201 13th Avenue Crt. E.
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 98387 Washington

98387, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethel Online Academy (Closed 2014)
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6092
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Birth To Three (Closed 2018)
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Eceap W (Closed 2018)
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Headstart Ep Elementary School (Closed 2023)
22015 22nd Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Headstart Ev Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1311 172nd St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6931
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Instructional Support Team High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
516 E 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
(206) 536-7272
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Pierce County Skill Center Summer School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
516 176th St East
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-5950
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Shining Mountain Preschool (Closed 2018)
21917 38th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 536-7227
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Elementary Eceap (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
215 166th St S
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6923
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Spanaway Lake High School Preschool (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1305 168th St E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sped Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
303 159th Street E
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 683-6965
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98387, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98387, WA include Liberty Middle School, Challenger High School and Bethel Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 98387?
5 public middle schools are located in 98387.
What is the racial composition of students in 98387?
98387 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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