For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 730 students in 98166, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98166, WA are Sylvester Middle School and Highline ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 98166 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98166, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 98166, WA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvester Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16222 Sylvester Road Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Highline ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 631-3000
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
98166, Washington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ancillary (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
Erac Special Education (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: PK-12
Out-of-district Placement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15675 Ambaum Blvd Sw
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Seattle, WA 98166
(206) 433-2125
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98166, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98166, WA include Sylvester Middle School and Highline ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 98166?
2 public middle schools are located in 98166.
What is the racial composition of students in 98166?
98166 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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