For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,263 students in Mount Vernon, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, WA are Conway School District 317, Skagit Academy and Aspire Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conway School District 317
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19710 State Route 534
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 445-5785
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Skagit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6206
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3302 Cedardale Rd #b300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6216
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
La Venture Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Laventure Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6116
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Mount Baker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2310 E Section St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 428-6127
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-9360
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, WA include Conway School District 317, Skagit Academy and Aspire Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon?
7 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mount Vernon include: Mount Baker Middle School vs. La Venture Middle School, La Venture Middle School vs. Mount Baker Middle School
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