For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,805 students in 98501, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98501, WA are Washington Middle School, Olympia Regional Learning Academy and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98501 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98501, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98501, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: 1-12 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: K-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
98501, Washington 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 15th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
7299 New Market St Sw Bldge E
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 709-7770
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98501, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98501, WA include Washington Middle School, Olympia Regional Learning Academy and Pacific Northwest Connections Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 98501?
4 public middle schools are located in 98501.
What is the racial composition of students in 98501?
98501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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