For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,516 students in 98502, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA are Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98502 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98502, WA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98502, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Conger Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Griffin School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 866-2515
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3939 20th Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98502, WA include Jefferson Middle School, Griffin School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98502?
3 public middle schools are located in 98502.
What is the racial composition of students in 98502?
98502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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