For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,227 students in 98033, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98033, WA are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Emerson K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98033 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98033, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98033, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Kirkland Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
98033, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98033, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98033, WA include Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Emerson K-12.
How many public middle schools are located in 98033?
4 public middle schools are located in 98033.
What is the racial composition of students in 98033?
98033 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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