For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 7,626 students in Washington.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Washington are International Community School, International School and Pine Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Washington (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Pine Lake Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3095 Issaquah-pine Lake Rd Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Islander Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 236-3413
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Woodward Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9100 Ne Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-4787
Gr: 7-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Drum Intermediate
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4909 79th Avenue W
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
University Place, WA 98467
(253) 566-5660
Gr: 5-7 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Northshore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Ne 160 St
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 408-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Davenport Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 7th Street
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Davenport, WA 99122
(509) 725-4021
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Vancouver School Of Arts And Academics
(Math: 44% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3101 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 313-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Northport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 10th Street
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4441
Northport, WA 99157
(509) 732-4441
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Jenkins Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E. 702 Lincoln
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509) 685-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2671 Thornton Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 383-9850
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Wainwright Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Alameda Ave
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Gr: 4-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Columbia High And Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4961b Hunters Shop Road
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Hunters, WA 99137
(509) 722-3311
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Washington?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Washington include International Community School, International School and Pine Lake Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Washington?
17 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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