For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,119 students in 98273, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98273, WA are Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon Special Education and La Venture Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98273 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98273, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98273, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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 98273, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98273, WA include Skagit Academy, Mount Vernon Special Education and La Venture Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98273?
4 public middle schools are located in 98273.
What is the racial composition of students in 98273?
98273 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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