For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 426 students in 98148, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98148, WA are Choice Academy and Big Picture School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98148 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98148, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 98148, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 S 186th St
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Highline Home School Center
Alternative School
18367 8th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Satellite High School
Special Education School
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Gr: PK-12
98148, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15631 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 433-2382
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 433-2382
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98148, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98148, WA include Choice Academy and Big Picture School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98148?
4 public middle schools are located in 98148.
What is the racial composition of students in 98148?
98148 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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